With commencement ceremonies on hold nationwide this spring, Atlanta University Center Institutions made the difficult decision to postpone or cancel ceremonies that would traditionally be held this spring, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Deja’ Trammell is a recent graduate of the Master of Social Work program at Clark Atlanta.
“I saw virtual commencement celebration I thought oh wow that’s so cool,” Trammell said.
This month she’ll join hundreds of graduates in a special AUC Cyber Commencement Celebration. Trammell told FOX 5’s Deidra Dukes.
“Someone to recognize our achievements, especially how hard I worked. We worked so hard, maintained 3.9 GPAs, and we are ready and excited,” Trammell said.
Gina Surgeon, Executive Director of the organization Positive FACE is spearheading the effort to recognize up to 300 students.
“We are really looking forward to a great time. It’s going to be live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook. We will have a celebration guide so they can send invitations to their family members all across the nation to log on and celebrate with them,” Surgeon said.
Any 2020 spring graduate from Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse, Morehouse School of Medicine, Morris Brown, Spelman, and the Interdenominational Theological Center is invited to register.
“We want this to be a motivation to them professionally and in terms of community activism for the rest of their lives,” said Surgeon.
Surgeon said organizers want to bridge the gap for students who needed an emotional boost and for graduates like Trammell, who is returning home to Alabama to pursue a doctorate degree and may not be able to return to Atlanta for a traditional commencement.
“I may not be afforded the opportunity to come back for a commencement ceremony, so the fact that I have this, it’s a virtual space, I have memorabilia, I’m really excited and really appreciative.”
Each student will be featured with their photograph, school, honors, and degree.
To register visit: bit.ly/ROOTED_2020. The registration deadline has been extended to May 7.
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