Commencement 2021

News Commencement 2021

View our 2021 Commencement ceremony. The broadcast first premiered on Sunday, May 23rd

Pine Manor College’s 110th Commencement Ceremony was held in person on Sunday, 23 May, at 11 a.m. It was also live-streamed for families and friends watching at home. Eighty-eight graduates were awarded their bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a beautiful ceremony under a tent on Commencement Lawn. Social distancing and masks were required due to state regulations for academic ceremonies during the pandemic.

Opening

William Stargard, Ph.D.,
Professor of Art History and College Marshal, opened the ceremony and invited President Thomas M. O’Reilly, M.B.A., to give welcoming remarks.

Welcome

Thomas M. O’Reilly, M.B.A.,
President of the College

“Today, we honor you. You have proven you are college-capable, and then some. You are prepared to take meaningful steps in your lives: engaging in new jobs and careers, continuing to learn, and positively contributing to your communities. You are Pine Manor College graduates. Congratulations! “

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Robert Shea, Ph.D.,
Vice President of Academic Affairs

Dr. Robert Shea, Vice President for Academic Affairs, served as master of ceremonies for Commencement. He graciously introduced each of the speakers throughout the hour-long ceremony. Each graduate’s name was read aloud by Dr. Shea before the graduate marched across the stage to pick up their diploma.

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Alma Mater and Reflection

Lisa Rodrigues ’06, M.Ed.,
Dean of Student Affairs

Invocation

Latoya C. Johnson, M.Ed.,
Director Of Co-Curricular Education / Student Success Coach

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Alumnae/i Greeting

Nakia Richardson ’07
Associate Producer, Entertainment One, Los Angeles

“To you beautiful people, I wish you nothing but positive vibes, open minds and open hearts. If I can leave you with a piece of advice it would be: Stay open-minded, try new things because the career you may think you want, you may change your mind and you will receive many blessings once you stay open-minded.”

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