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Creating a New Commencement Experience + Purdue President Mitch Daniels' Speech

Creating a New Commencement Experience + Purdue President Mitch Daniels' Speech

FromThis Is Purdue


Creating a New Commencement Experience + Purdue President Mitch Daniels' Speech

FromThis Is Purdue

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jun 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode of This Is Purdue, two of Purdue University’s commencement leaders join us to discuss Purdue’s first outdoor commencement ceremony at Ross-Ade Stadium.  

Purdue has been hosting commencement at the iconic Elliott Hall of Music since the 1940s. But – like a lot of things in 2020 – COVID-19 changed that.   

Lesa Beals, senior associate registrar, and Chris Pass, senior assistant registrar, share highlights from the 2021 Spring commencement, Purdue’s first in-person ceremony since the pandemic. 

Hear how they teamed up with other Big Ten universities to pull off a ceremony five times larger than what they normally did at Elliott, and how they prepared for things out of their control (AKA Indiana weather)! 

Plus, listen in to hear Purdue University President Mitch Daniels’ full 2021 Spring commencement speech.  
Released:
Jun 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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This Is Purdue, the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap. Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication graduate, and Indiana native Kate Young, This is Purdue aims to examine all of the incredible accomplishments of Boilermakers and their contributions to the world. Join us every other Thursday as we interview students, faculty, and alumni taking small steps toward their giant leaps, and inspiring others to do the same.