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As a 2022 undergraduate, I did not get a typical graduation ceremony amidst the pandemic. My graduate commencement ceremony for the class of 2025 is incredibly special to me personally and to all students who have all worked hard towards their independent achievements. We each deserve our own respective ceremonies and time in the spotlight.
Kristin supported: Graduation 2025As a Class of 2021 undergraduate, I missed out on a typical graduation ceremony, and was instead offered a combined graduation the following year, which diminished the individualization of my accomplishments. My Class of 2025 doctoral graduation from Kean deserves to be recognized on an intimate level with other graduate students as Kean typically does. I have worked so hard and made so many sacrifices for this degree — it would be extremely disappointing for Kean to combine my doctoral level graduation with all other undergraduates. I chose Kean for my graduate studies seeking a smaller and more individualized setting compared to my undergraduate school. I urge Kean administration to do the right thing and give graduate students their well-deserved individualized graduation.
Danielle supported: Graduation 2025As a graduate student. I believe that we deserve our own celebration. Each level of education should be celebrated very differently. I was looking forward to the more intimate setting and this has been disappointing.
Jah supported: Graduation 2025I’ve watched my sister for YEARS work so hard to achieve her goals and now she is finally at the finish line. Nothing should stand in her way at this point and there is no reason she should have less than any other graduating year.
Batsheva supported: Graduation 2025Don’t get me wrong, I love the gym - but there is a time and place for everything. It is disrespectful to the dedication and hard work we have put in our studies to have our ceremony held in a gymnasium. Our gym is NOT a stadium like other big schools, and we have plenty of places on campus that are more honorary (PMC/HPAC). As a student who will be walking, I am upset at the chosen location!
Sebastian supported: Relocate Andrews University's Graduation CeremonyI find it disrespectful to graduate in a gym after years of hard work and spending thousands of dollars. A change of venue, whether PMC or any other option, would be very important. It would be nice to get able to have a voice in our graduation, to be able to at least negotiate options and for administration to be transparent with us about these issues that affect us so personally.
Amelia supported: Relocate Andrews University's Graduation CeremonyI feel extremely disrespected by the decision to move graduation to the gym. For years, this important milestone has been held in the church or HPAC, spaces that reflect the significance of the occasion. This change shows a complete lack of concern for students who want to celebrate with both immediate and extended family. Many of us have worked tirelessly for this moment, and now we are being forced into a space that is neither appropriate nor accommodating. This is completely unacceptable, and I strongly urge the administration to reconsider this decision.
Julaine supported: Relocate Andrews University's Graduation CeremonyI wholeheartedly agree with this petition. A college graduation is a significant accomplishment and the venue should reflect such distinction. A gymnasium is appropriate for an athletic event or pep rally but it is not suitable for a college graduation; especially when you have two remarkable options (PMC and HPAC). A student has dedicated 4-6 years at Andrews and you stick them in the gym to celebrate their accomplishments without an explanation. Shame on you Andrews University; you must do better. The gym doesn't cut the mustard especially when you have the elementary and high school graduations in more suitable venues.
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