SIU to honor May 2021 graduates, all 2020 graduates May 7-9
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by Pete Rosenbery
CARBONDALE, Ill. The academic achievements of about 2,000 Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates will be celebrated in person during outdoor commencement ceremonies at Saluki Stadium, Friday through Sunday, May 7-9.
Following protocols of the Restore Illinois Plan, social distancing will be required for all participants, guests and staff. Ceremonies over the three-day celebration for undergraduate, graduate and professional students will be for spring 2021 graduates along with 2020 graduates. All 2020 graduates will be feted in ceremonies on May 9, except for the SIU School of Law, which will recognize 2020 graduates with this spring’s class on May 7.
SIU to present honorary degrees, service awards during commencement ceremonies Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the achievements of eight individuals with honorary degrees and distinguished service awards during commencement ceremonies. (Source: SIU) By Jessica Ladd | April 21, 2021 at 10:38 AM CDT - Updated April 21 at 10:38 AM
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the achievements of eight individuals with honorary degrees and distinguished service awards during commencement ceremonies May 7-9 at Saluki Stadium.
The honorees are:
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, will receive an honorary Doctor of Community Health degree during ceremonies honoring College of Applied Sciences and Arts graduates at noon May 8.
SIU to present honorary degrees, distinguished service awards during commencement ceremonies
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SIU to present honorary degrees, distinguished service awards during commencement ceremonies
CARBONDALE, Ill. Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the achievements of eight individuals with honorary degrees and distinguished service awards during commencement ceremonies May 7-9 at Saluki Stadium.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, will receive an honorary Doctor of Community Health degree during ceremonies honoring College of Applied Sciences and Arts graduates at
noon May 8.
The eight individuals, including Ezike, received SIU Board of Trustees approval. Spring 2021 ceremonies will be in person, following protocols of the Restore Illinois Plan. Social distancing and masks will be required for all participants, guests, and staff. Ceremonies over the three-day celebration will be for spring 2021 graduates along