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I know we have future teachers, nurses, doctors, journalists, firefighters, police officers, and more. I'm so proud of you all! display: none; Check out our PBS Instagram stickers now in stories! Search for "umasspbs" in your Instagram story and customize your graduation pics with funny icons from PBS! We all know that wasn't easy, but the fact that each of you endured and persisted simply makes your accomplishment all the more inspiring. Grads, you must apply to graduate on WISER by March 10, 2023. I wont tell you what to believebut I will tell you that you have been given an incredible gifta world class education, McGovern said. Chris McLaughlin | cmclaughlin@masslive.com, Rep. Jim McGovern to speak at UMass Amherst commencement, Julie Chen named new chancellor of UMass Lowell, UMass Amherst to run on 100% renewable energy by 2032, schools says in laying out $500 million project. What is the UMass Commencement Schedule? The ceremony will be held rain or shine beginning at 4:30 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude at approximately 6:30 p.m. (Hoang 'Leon' Nguyen / The Republican) - UMass 2021 Leon Nguyen. We are excited to celebrate with our recent graduates! One of my best friends in Congress was civil rights champion John Lewis. Even when you lose, and you want to throw up your hands and screamtrust me, Ive been there. All three ceremonies will be streamed live online from the Tsongas Center starting 30 minutes before each Commencement, UMass said. Northampton, MA 01060 Gere & Sons, Inc. Part of the Newspapers of New England family: Editorial:Passing the torch at the Amherst Survival Center, When Charlie met Joanie: South Hadley couple celebrates platinum anniversary at Soldiers Home, Feeling helpless at the helpline: UMass student operators faced barriers assisting others with financial aid, Amherst College alum played key role in Ultimate Frisbeesrise on the world stage, Police called on black UMass employee walking to work, Brothers keeping it simple with Deerfield diner, Guest columnist Jeff Lee: Amherst and Hadley far apart in property tax burden. (WWLP)- The University of Massachusetts-Amherst has announced that U.S. Representative Jim McGovern has been invited to be the featured speaker at this year's 152nd. UMass spokesman Edward Blaguszewski said academic reasons were paramount for having a new winter session and making the calendar adjustments. To step back, throw up your hands and say, not my problem. But if democracy just means leaving it to someone else, then our country is not going to work for you. After all, too often and for too many in this country, change has come either not at all, or not soon enough. Sometimes, it feels like ignorance and lies are winning out over wisdom and truth. (Hoang 'Leon'. Congressman McGovern has been a champion for human rights, an influential legislator in the fight to end food insecurity in America, and a tireless advocate for the people of Massachusetts, said UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy. Building on the successful collaborations weve had in recent years with our many on-campus and off-campus partners in Amherst, we anticipate working together to address any concerns about student behavior, Blaguszewski said. Blaguszewski elaborated that research by the university found that student demand for a six-week winter session is high because it gives students the ability to catch up or stay on track for their degrees. It was a humbling experience that taught me two things: First: whether you win or lose, the most important thing is that you have to get back up when youre knocked down. 2, according to UMass. E-mail:UniversityEvents@umassmed.edu Im asking you not to forget that part of living a meaningful life is about being part of a community. Many of you are about to graduate with a boatload of student loans. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. But at the same timeIm asking you not to forget that part of living a meaningful life is about being part of a community. And Im asking you to believe in democracy, because I believe. Engineering graduate Ethan Williams of Leominster wears a mortarboard displaying his desire for completion as he sits among approximately 7,000 undergraduates who graduated Friday evening from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. 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. Restaurants cant simply add capacity and staff, and hotels cant add rooms. For restaurants and hotels, in particular, the UMass commencement in early May has meant that families dont have to compete with graduations taking place at the other area colleges later in the month. At 9 a.m. on Friday, May 13, UMass Amherst will host masters and doctoral degree graduate Commencement at the campuss McGuirk Alumni Stadium, followed by undergraduate Commencement later on May 13 at 4:30 p.m, also at the stadium, UMass said. Climate change, intergenerational poverty, systemic racism, hunger, war. Under the adopted calendar, the spring semester would start Feb. 6 and run until May 25, with commencement weekend happening May 26 to May 28, 2023. I couldnt figure out a good way to start my speech. McGovern was one of the last people who evacuated the U.S. House during the Jan. 6 capitol insurrection. 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. color: #881c1c; 1739 South East Street, Amherst, MA 01002 . When you fail, you learn from what happened, get back up, and try again. UMass Amherst Commencement UMass Boston Congratulations Class of 2022! No tickets are required for those who wish to attend UMass Amhersts Commencement ceremonies and there is no limit on the number of guests a graduate can invite, according to the school. Doctoral, masters and intercampus program graduates will celebrate their Commencement on May 13 starting at 9 a.m., according to UMass. Opposes oppressionor bans books. And in that lesson, we learned more about politics than any degree could have taughtno offense to the political science department. UMass Amherst commencement University of Massachusetts's president Martin T. Meehan speaks at the 2022 commencement held at McGuirk Stadium on Friday, May 13, 2022. STAFF PHOTO/KEVIN GUTTING But the decision by the Faculty Senate, causing the 2023 commencement to be nearly two weeks later than this year, could mean increased costs related to public safety, and potentially hurt local businesses, Town Manager Paul Bockelman said. %PDF-1.6 % This celebration recognizes fall 2022, spring 2023 and summer 2023 graduates. I came face to face with the people who were breaking down the glass doors to hurt us and prevent the certification of a free and fair election. And by the way, my kids tell me you all know how to throw one hell of a party, and the food at Berk is pretty damn good. Tania Semaan, leader of a global investment firm as well as co-founder and director of the Semaan Foundation, established by her late husband, Maroun Semaan, to provide philanthropic support to the fields of education, health care and social welfare; Luke ONeill, PhD, chair and professor of biochemistry and immunology at Trinity College Dublin and a leading public health voice in Ireland; and Couric will receive honorary degrees as accomplishments of the Classes of 2023 are celebrated. At Umass: Isenberg School of Management, 121 Presidents drive . This ceremony will take place at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Campus Center Lawn, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. Im so proud of you all! It was an awful day. Yet they believed in the power of community. Its not easy work. Other plans include musical performances and some very special surprise guests you won't want to miss. The graduation ceremony for the undergraduate Class of 2022 is the 152nd UMass Amherst Commencement. Greetings from the University Board of Trustees, the University president and the chancellor open the ceremony. In 1965, he led 600 peaceful protestors on a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama to show the nation and the world that Black voters in Alabama were being denied the right to vote. Congressman Jim McGovern, who represents the 2ndDistrict of Massachusetts, will be the featured speaker at the, UMass Amherst undergraduate commencement ceremony, Greenfield Company Rebrands, Expands as NE-XT Technologies, West of the River Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Wood-n-Tap to West Springfield, Opportunity to Help Teens Build A Prom Ends Tomorrow, MDRT Foundation Awards Grant to Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, LEDC Provides Grants, and Much More, to Small Businesses. Its going to work for fewer and fewer people., Its going to work for those who are willing to rig the system to overturn elections, the congressman said. By Christopher Huffaker Globe Staff, Updated May 13, 2022, 8:54 p.m. Engineering graduate Ethan Williams of Leominster wears a mortarboard displaying his desire for completion as he sits among. I know many of you have already embraced the call to public service. Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 1 year. The UMass Law Class of 2022 also already held its ceremony on Monday, May 9 in the Main Campuss auditorium, UMass added. UMass said that more than 82% of the 55,000 undergraduates students in the UMass system are Massachusetts residents. They crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge on a chilly Sunday morning when a group of Alabama state troopers attacked them. A group of University of Massachusetts Amherst graduates toss their caps in the air to celebrate at the commencement on Friday, May 14, 2021. Commencement will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, for undergraduates from the schools College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences as well as its Manning School of Business, UMass Lowell added. We are living through dangerous times. Education: Isenberg School of Management - University of Massachusetts, Amherst Master of Business Administration, May 2001 o David Gaunt Scholar When you lose an election, it doesnt just hurtit aches. I think when I got my diploma, it said magna-cum-lousy. Both events will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend or who wish to celebrate from a distance, UMass added. Graduation. I think thats just wrong. This online event does not replace the traditional campus ceremony, which will be rescheduled for an appropriate date after restrictions on large gatherings are lifted. Guests should plan to arrive on campus by that time and will be directed to free campus parking and to shuttle buses that will take them from parking lots to the stadium. The BID is quite taken aback by this decision and really wonders at the thought process behind it, Gould said. The academic regalia worn by students and faculty originated at universities in the Middle Ages. These are not imaginary problems. NASA astronaut and UMASS graduate Catherine (Cady) Coleman speaks to graduates from the International Space Station at the 141st Commencement for Bachelor's . At both ceremonies, graduates will have their names called and receive diploma covers. I have a son who just graduated from college and a daughter finishing up her sophomore year. To your family and friendsyour parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, everybodyI want to congratulate all of you, too. So to the class of 2022, here is my challenge to you: We face big problems. I cared about the issues, I cared about fighting for people, but a majority of voters picked someone else. %%EOF Chan School of Medicine, the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences on Sunday, June 5 at noon, according to UMass. But heres the deal: its no longer safe to assume your right to vote will be around the next time you want to use it. To take action, and take chances. B eat0`;}fVJ8 .98c}KAGC)A0L D!A+9L It will be tempting to let someone else do the work to step back, throw up your hands and say, not my problem. But if democracy just means leaving it to someone else, then our country is not going to work for you. They were beaten, bloodied, and barely escaped with their lives because they demanded change. McGovern, who represents the 2nd district of Massachusetts, has served as the Chairman of the House Rules Committee since 2019. Its going to work for those who are willing to rig the system, or overturn elections. Commencement at the UMass Chan Medical School is characterized by traditional ceremonial splendor. Its gut-wrenching. I dont think they thought it was as funny as I did. Both town officials and the business community have seen the earlier spring semester and graduation as a benefit. Twice in recent history, the candidate who got fewer votes in the election became President of the United States. And we have politicians cynically spreading dangerous conspiracy theories, radicalizing people into believing lies while they fundraise off the hate and anger they create. The ceremony is free and tickets are not required. CONGRESSMAN McGOVERN: Go UMass! Christopher Huffaker can be reached at christopher.huffaker@globe.com. Piercing partisan division and a rigged economy that too often rewards wealth instead of work. endstream endobj 312 0 obj <. Commencement for the Class of 2023 will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, on the Campus Center Lawn, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA. UMass Boston is fortunate to have such an impressive list of recipients which include government officials, journalists, authors, artists, and athletes. In regard to timing, the consensus that emerged is to extend classes and graduation later into May, rather than beginning the academic year earlier, in August, Blaguszewski said. May we all be worthy of that awesome responsibilityknowing that better days always lie ahead if we come together in purpose and partnership to bring about peace on earth and goodwill towards all. 334 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<489E20B50003904E9E415C8518550C52>]/Index[311 39]/Info 310 0 R/Length 112/Prev 178200/Root 312 0 R/Size 350/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Candidates for bachelors degrees will be invited to participate in this program with the chancellor, deans, and faculty. In a statement announcing McGovern as the speaker, UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy called the congressman "a champion for human rights, an influential legislator in the fight to. I felt like I let a lot of people downmy wife, my family, my supporters. Follow him on Twitter @huffakingit. And I know democracy might seem like it cant solve these problems. The ceremony will be held rain or shine on the medical schools campus, under a tent on Campus Green No. So Im asking each of youall of younot to give up on democracy. FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023 Master's Celebration 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Mullin Center THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 Commonwealth Honors College Celebration of Excellence 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Mullins Center FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023 Class of 2023 Commencement (Main Graduation Ceremony) Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony So I know exactly how proud you are today, and I also know that no matter how many degrees your kids earn, youll always be smarter. For questions about the university's commencement event, contactcommencement@umass.edu. I was a bad student, especially in high school. The answer is more democracy, not less. I was one of the last people out of the House of Representatives as we evacuated. But a while back, I actually got invited to give the keynote speech at the high school I graduated from in Worcester. University of Massachusetts Lowell #ada-button-frame { This simply from an economic standpoint makes zero (sense).. Graduates, give another round of applause to your family and friends. UMass Boston will celebrate its 4,000-member Class of 2022 across two in-person Commencement ceremonies one designated for undergraduate degree recipients and one designated for graduate degree recipients, according to UMass. 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. Featured speakers include UMass President Marty Meehan; the 2020 student speaker, Grace Jung, a biochemistry and molecular biology major from Wakefield, Massachusetts; and the keynote speaker for our on-campus ceremony, UMass alumnus John Jacobs '90, co-founder and chief creative optimist of Life Is Good. 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.. 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. Representative Jim McGovern called on graduates not to give up on democracy at the UMass Amherst graduation ceremony Friday. 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. UMass Boston Commencement UMass Dartmouth 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Where: McGuirk Alumni Stadium, UMass Amherst. And two years later, I won. }Customer Service. The ceremony will be held rain or shine beginning at 4:30 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude at approximately 6:30 p.m. Congressman Jim McGovern, who represents the 2ndDistrict of Massachusetts, will be the featured speaker at theUMass Amherst undergraduate commencement ceremonyon May 13 at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. And I want to make a simple pitch to you: dont give up on democracy. Among the congressmans many accomplishments are his successful efforts to increase Pell Grant funding for low-income students, creating a program to provide nutritious meals in schools for millions of the worlds poorest children, and passing laws that target global human rights abusers with sanctions. Services are available for guests with limited mobility and other disabilities. We all share a common destinycommon hopes and dreams of a more peaceful and prosperous future. Visit our 2022 Graduation Celebration page for a full list of graduates. The hooding ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Campus Center, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. The change in commencement at UMass could mean a significant negative impact that will lead to frustration for parents and friends of graduates, Amherst Business Improvement District Executive Director Gabrielle Gould said. Click here for the 2022 UMass Chan School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony - June 5, 2022 University Events Commencement The 50th Annual Commencement Exercises for the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School will be held on campus on Sunday, June 4, 2023 . Because democracy depends on the consent of the peoplenot only from those who win, but also from those who lose. Congressman Jim McGovern was announced as the featured speaker at the University of Massachusetts commencement ceremony according to an email sent out Tuesday. The change, he said, was also made a year in advance, providing time for planning. More and more, its the well-off and well-connected few who buy their way into the rooms where decisions get made. Information will be available on school and college websites. rebecca.white@umass.edu. Im someone who grew up in a family that wasnt involved in politics. Grads, you must apply to graduate on WISER by March 10, 2023! Bockelman said if the local business community had been consulted, the university would have heard that retail establishments will struggle to meet demand if multiple graduation ceremonies and alumni weekends are held at the same time. But Im not here to make this pitch to you as a Democrat, Republican, or Independent. 0 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The long history of the world has shown us that democracy is worth it. Thats what we saw on January 6th. It added that of the over half-million UMass undergraduate and graduate alumni worldwide, that 330,000 live or continue to live in Massachusetts building their lives and careers, fueling the workforce, and transforming communities through service.. I want to talk to you about how we can solve these problems. Even though students will be in town for more warm-weather days, Blaguszewski said the hope is the universitys extensive efforts to keep the peace over the years will surmount any problems. And to those of you who got Cs and DsIm living proof that you, too, can one day be Members of the United States Congress. a.faculty-hiring-btn{ Chan School of Medicine, the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences expected to receive degrees. The core of it is the opportunity to help students to fulfill their requirements, Blaguszewski said. The congressman will address an anticipated crowd of about 20,000 family members, friends and other guests as approximately 7,000 undergraduates receive their bachelors degrees at the Commonwealths flagship campus. We depend on a strong, communicative partnership with the university to recognize the impact its decisions have on our community, and we look forward to the opportunity to further address our concerns on this matter with university officials, Bockelman said. What are you going to do for democracy? The lead up to the event will kick-off with the Commonwealth Honors College video on Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 pm. From getting answers from government agencies to cutting through red tape to get you results, my office is here to help. The idyllic college town of Amherst is home to hiking, biking, museums, music, theater, history, food, farms and much more. Honorary degrees were conferred to scientist and entrepreneur Jerome Paros, South African democracy activist Albie Sachs and former UMass Amherst chancellor Marcellette G. Williams. I came to appreciate that politics is about addition and not subtraction. And I know its easy to just put things on autopilotto tune in when you need to vote, and tune out until the next election. CNS Commencement takes place from 9:00-11:00AM in Mullins Center. Not just because people were hurt and died, not just because of the damage to a building, but because of the damage it did to our democracy. Losing forces people and political parties to change and grow. endstream endobj startxref Because they demanded respect. 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. Over the past four years you have experienced many triumphsand too much trauma. Boston, MA 02125-3393 | Tel: 617.287.5000. Seeing the colleges and university stagger weekends made sense, Gould said. Depending on your eligibility and filing date,the conferral date of your degree and the date stated on your diploma will be: December 2022 graduate and undergraduate students: December 31, 2022, May 2023 graduate and undergraduate students: May 31, 2023, August 2023 graduate and undergraduate students: August 31, 2023. But like it or not, your future and the future of our democracy are linked. Im someone who believes we should cancel your student loan debt. Remarks by Congressman Jim McGovern at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst's 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony McGuirk Stadium. What are you going to do for democracy?. I was born when segregation was the law of the land and abortion was still illegal in many places. US Representative Jim McGovern will be the featured speaker. This ceremony will take place at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Campus Center Lawn, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. w01x1`| 6Ci.4ff`X 7ie D 1k It will be tempting to let someone else do the work. In recent years, graduations at Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges have been held in the two weeks after the UMass commencement. These celebrations include December 2021, May 2022 and August 2022 candidates.