endstream endobj 312 0 obj <. The academic regalia worn by students and faculty originated at universities in the Middle Ages. It will also be live-streamed on UMass Chans YouTube and Facebook pages. Im grateful to be here not just as your commencement speaker, but as the husband of a UMass Amherst alumna who fell in love with this school, then fell in love with Massachusetts, and then, somehow, shockingly, fell in love with me. And we have politicians cynically spreading dangerous conspiracy theories, radicalizing people into believing lies while they fundraise off the hate and anger they create. University Commencement Friday, May 13, 2022 McGuirk Alumni Stadium, UMass Amherst 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., rain or shine The University Commencement is UMass Amherst's official, large graduation ceremony. Awards, Dulye Leadership Experience to Present Virtual Culture Chat, Girls Inc. of the Valley Announces Event with Local Representatives, UMass Amherst Researchers Invent Electronic Nose, First-time Homebuyer Webinar Series Slated for March, Chamber of Greater Easthampton Holds Board Retreat. The public university systems flagship campus, UMass Amherst, will host its Commencement and senior recognition ceremonies for the schools 9,000-member Class of 2022 during the second full weekend of May, according the UMass in a release. I was there that day, when a violent mob attacked the Capitol because they didnt like losingand because they had been fed lies about the election being stolen. What are you going to do for democracy? Losing forces people and political parties to change and grow. Enter your email address for news and updates, Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, Member-Designated Transportation Projects, McGovern Releases New Report Highlighting His Work to Create Jobs and Lower Costs for Massachusetts Workers and Families, Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Requests Expedited Release of Home Heating Assistance Funds, McGovern, Markey Introducing New Bill to Protect Deerfield River, McGovern, Scanlon Convene Panel to Examine Legal Aid's Role in Combating Hunger. I dont think they thought it was as funny as I did. But a while back, I actually got invited to give the keynote speech at the high school I graduated from in Worcester. This ceremony will take place at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Campus Center Lawn, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. Its going to require you to find joy and purpose in giving back. Honorary degrees were conferred to scientist and entrepreneur Jerome Paros, South African democracy activist Albie Sachs and former UMass Amherst chancellor Marcellette G. Williams. UMass Amherst also joins a local consortium of five nationally recognized colleges, including Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith colleges.\r\rFor more information on UMass Amherst, visit: https://umass.edu The public university system's flagship campus, UMass Amherst, will host its Commencement and senior recognition ceremonies for the school's 9,000-member Class of 2022 during the second full . These are huge problems, but they are solvable problems. According to the Faculty Senate, the new winter session, starting Dec. 21 this year and running until Feb. 3, 2023, will enable students to take for-credit courses outside of the traditional fall and spring semesters providing increased learning opportunities, decreased time to graduation and lighter Fall/Spring semester loads.. We are honored to have him as our featured speaker.. But Im not here to make this pitch to you as a Democrat, Republican, or Independent. They were beaten, bloodied, and barely escaped with their lives because they demanded change. Now I have a confession to make. They didnt pass judgment or feel sorry for people. Any student who has fulfilled their requirements during the fall 2022 semester or anticipates fulfilling requirements in the spring 2023 or summer 2023 semesters is invited to participate in the 2023 Commencement. To take action, and take chances. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. And you know what? Grads, you must apply to graduate on WISER by March 10, 2023! rebecca.white@umass.edu. But it is important work. He knew that for all its shortcomings, democracy is the best way to solve big problems, defend human dignity, and make a difference. Faculty Recruiting Support CICS UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the largest public research university in New England, distinguished by the excellence and breadth of its academic, research and community programs. The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School will celebrate the accomplishments of the Classes of 2023 at its 50th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, June 5, 2023. Anyways, I really mean it when I say congratulations on a job well done to those of you who got such wonderful honors and awards. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The choices you make in the coming days, weeks, and months will decide if we are a country that demands truthor fears power. And Blaguszewski said that the expanded winter session, and the nicer weather later in the spring, should mean more students patronizing local businesses and enhancing their economic impact. So to the class of 2022, here is my challenge to you: We face big problems. AMHERST The University of Massachusetts is pushing back its commencement ceremony to late May beginning next year, the result of a revised academic calendar that features a new six-week winter session. My generation lived through Watergate and the Vietnam War. I know its easy to feel removed from things like this, or to think they dont impact you. After that, they got back up and did it again a few weeks later, and they forced Congress to finally pass the Voting Rights Act of 1965. [CDATA[/* >
