SIUE Virtual Commencement

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Ceremony Opening and Welcome

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Ceremony Opening

Welcome to SIUE’s virtual commencement! Please proceed through the ceremony by clicking the side arrows, or selecting specific portions of this virtual event through the drop-down menu at the top of this image. Thank you for joining us online as we honor our fall 2020 graduates.

View the Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement Program

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National Anthem

Please stand, if you are able, for the presentation of our flag and "The Star-Spangled Banner," played by the Meridian Brass Quintet and led by Michael Hawkins, a Musical Theater Student in the College of Arts and Sciences.

 

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Welcome

Dr. P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Larry Heitz portrait

Honorary Degree Recognition

Congratulations to honorary degree recipient Lawrence Heitz. In 1969, Mr. Heitz claimed the title of “first person to graduate from SIUE with an MBA.” In addition to his impressive career and significant community commitments, he established an award to recognize an SIUE School of Business faculty member for excellence in research and scholarship and is a member of the 2011 SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame. See more in the fall 2020 virtual commencement program.

 

Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement Program

Shirley Portwood portrait

Distinguished Service Award Recognition

Congratulations to alumna, professor emerita and former SIU Board of Trustees member Dr. Shirley Portwood. An accomplished and prolific writer, researcher and storyteller, this award is bestowed in appreciation for her dedication and service to the University, and the countless students who the longtime educator positively impacted. See more in the fall 2020 virtual commencement program.

 

Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement Program

Remarks from the Chancellor

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Chancellor Pembrook's Remarks

Dr. Randy Pembrook is the ninth chancellor of SIUE and an SIUE alumnus. The University community is grateful for his leadership and commitment.

 

Remarks from the SIU System President

SIU System President, Dan Mahony
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Remarks from the President

Dr. Daniel Mahony is the 10th president of the Southern Illinois University System. His student-focused leadership greatly benefits SIUE.

School of Nursing Honors

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Remarks from the Dean

Dr. Laura Bernaix, Dean, School of Nursing

 

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Student Leadership Award

To be nominated for this award, students must demonstrate extraordinary leadership qualities and embody the true spirit of the nursing profession by choosing to assist others in realizing their goals.

Congratulations to the recipients of the Leadership Award!
Collin Sheehan
Patricia Goettler
Jennifer Garland

These graduates served as ABS student representatives, regularly attending student dean's advisory meetings to advocated for their peers. They demonstrated the willingness to identify concerns and navigate issues on behalf of their cohorts.

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Outstanding Contribution to Community Service Award

To be nominated for this award, students must contribute to the community through volunteer work or special projects.

Congratulations to the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Community Service Award!
Courtney Fenelon

Courtney has devoted six semesters as a Supplemental Instruction (SI) group leader, tutoring students on the basic concepts and difficult course materials for Chemistry and Pathophysiology. She also mentors other SI leaders to grow the program with new leaders to serve students in need of assistance.

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Outstanding Graduate Student Academic Achievement Award

This award is designed to recognize a student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievements.

Congratulations to the recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Student Academic Achievement Award!
Nancy Kerr

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Student Speaker

For each commencement ceremony, one graduate is chosen to speak on behalf of the graduating class. To be selected for this honor, students must not only demonstrate academic success, but they must also exemplify the values of our institution.

Congratulations to Cassidy Burns, who is earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Accelerated Program!

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Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants and Members of Honor Societies

In the program, you will see that recipients of baccalaureate degrees who are graduating cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude are noted by one, two and three asterisks, respectively. They also wear cords on their academic regalia indicating their honors. In addition, candidates who are Honors Scholars are indicated in the program with a capital “H.” Also listed in your program are graduates who will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army and Air Force.

Presentation of Graduates

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Introduction of the Class of 2020 School of Nursing Graduates and Undergraduates

Dr. Laura Bernaix, Dean, School of Nursing
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Presentation of Graduates

Class of 2020 School of Nursing Graduates and Undergraduates

Conferral of Degrees

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Conferral of Degrees

Chancellor Randy Pembrook confers degrees upon the School of Nursing
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Alumni Association

Congratulations, graduates! Welcome to the Alumni Association!

 

Ceremony Closing

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Closing Remarks

Provost Cobb delivers closing remarks

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SIUE Alma Mater

"Hail SIUE"