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Commencement 2020 Sunday, November 15 | 2:30 p.m.
President Antoine M. Garibaldi congratulates the Class of 2020 during the president's message.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski gives the welcoming address to all virtual commencement attendees.
Anthony Lazslo, D.D.S. '20 gives virtual commencement speech.
In December 2019, the School of Dentistry commencement planning began as usual, with students selecting loved ones and mentors to hood or pin them on stage and faculty to serve as their class marshals. Planning came to a sudden halt in March at the onset of the pandemic. As time went on, it was apparent that gathering in person to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2020 would not be possible. On Nov. 15, the Class of 2020 was recognized and celebrated with a virtual commencement ceremony for the first time in School of Dentistry history. Graduates of the Dental Class of 2020 and their loved ones were able to reflect on recent history with a special video designed by their peer, Anthony Laszlo D.D.S. Vice president of the Dental Class of 2020, Laszlo used his photography and videography talents to capture his class' experience from beginning to end. Not only did Laszlo create a montage of memories that will last a lifetime, he delivered a speech reminding his class of their accomplishments together over the past four years and their bond that will last a lifetime.
Dean Mert N. Aksu gives remarks and presents the Class of 2020 with certificates and degrees.
To watch the full virtual commencement of the class of 2020, please see https://bit.ly/2KRreun Assistant Dean Juliette Daniels offers an additional welcome as a School of Dentistry representative.
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