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Aaleiyah Spaulding of Springfield said Thursday she had not been on the University of Illinois Springfield campus since the school went to remote classes in March 2020.
Spaulding was taking part in a stage experience at Sangamon Auditorium, marking her graduation with a degree in psychology. That experience may have kept down the number of guests because of COVID-19 , and Spaulding couldn t celebrate with all of her classmates, but it was memorable nonetheless, she said. I was worried we weren t going to do it because of COVID, Spaulding said before the short ceremony. Even if it s just six guests, I m just happy. My family is here. That s enough for me.
Illinois College will hold an in-person commencement for its graduates, though parents, friends and other guests will have to watch remotely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A news release from the Jacksonville school indicated the decision to limit the event to just students was a difficult one, but one made between college administration and student leaders from the Class of 2021.
Typically, commencement week activities can attract around 1,000 people from all over the world.
Graduating seniors will receive their diplomas during a senior celebration at King Fieldhouse in Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center on May 11. The ceremony will be livestreamed.
On May 16, the traditional baccalaureate service will premiere at 11 a.m. including readings, musical performances, and comments by members of the graduating class. At 1 p.m., viewers can tune in to the commencement ceremony as degrees are officially conferred upon the Class of 2021.