A look behind the scenes as Penn State President Eric Barron and Vice President and Provost Nicholas Jones hosted the streaming of the University's virtual 2020 Spring Commencement ceremony, live from studios at WPSU-TV on May 9.
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Penn State President Eric Barron welcomed graduates, families and friends to the livestream of Spring 2020 Commencement ceremony on the afternoon of May 9. The broadcast also included live remarks from Vice President and Provost Nicholas Jones, along with a variety of videotaped features and special guest appearances.
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A variety of special guests, including Penn State graduate John Urschel, offered congratulations to the Class of 2020 via videotaped messages during the livestream of Penn State's Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement ceremony, held May 9, and originating from the studios at WPSU-TV.
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Penn State Vice President and Provost Nick Jones enjoys one of the many videotaped features that were part of the live broadcast of the Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement ceremony on May 9. Jones co-hosted the live event with Penn State President Eric Barron from the studio at WPSU-TV.
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As is customary, the Spring 2020 Commencement ceremony at Penn State was officially concluded with the playing of the University's Alma Mater. Members of the Penn State Blue Band, along with a variety of singers, joined together for a virtual performance of the traditional song at the conclusion of the livestream of the event on the afternoon of May 9.