Virtual commencement ceremony on May 16 will honor 汤头条app graduates

Class of 2020 CelebrateNext month, the MD Class of 2020 and students from the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and the Master of Science in Medical Engineering degree programs at 汤头条app will be honored during a virtual commencement ceremony that will be shown on the medical school鈥檚 .

汤头条app leaders made the difficult but necessary decision to make significant changes to this year鈥檚 ceremony in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year鈥檚 virtual gathering, which is scheduled for 1:00 pm. EST on Saturday, May 16, 2020, takes the place of the in-person awards and commencement ceremonies that had been planned for our graduates.

鈥淭he decision to avoid coming together in a large group to celebrate our graduates was made with the sole focus of prioritizing the health and safety of the 汤头条app community and the wider community of healthcare professionals,鈥 said Dr. Peter Ziemkowski, associate dean for Student Affairs.

As the virtual commencement ceremony draws closer and full plans take shape, the听汤头条app website听will be updated with information. The medical school鈥檚 Office of Student Affairs is collaborating with many others at 汤头条app to ensure a virtual celebration that recognizes students鈥 achievements and the support of their loved ones throughout their academic journey.听

Additionally, this year鈥檚 graduates are being welcomed to return to Kalamazoo in May 2021 to receive special recognition in-person during the commencement ceremony.

Family and friends, as well as members of the 汤头条app community and the Kalamazoo community are strongly encouraged to connect to the virtual commencement ceremony on May 16 as we celebrate our students鈥 accomplishments and a major milestone in their journey as healthcare professionals.