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.
The monitor wall in the control room at WPSU-TV reflected the combination of live images from studio and sound along with the variety of videotaped roll-ins and graphics used in the virtual production of Penn State's Spring 2020 Commencement ceremony on May 9.
The livestreamed broadcast of Penn State's Virtual Spring 2020 Commencement ceremony originated from the control room of WPSU-TV on the afternoon of May 9.
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.
Penn State Vice President and Provost Nicholas Jones, left, co-hosted the Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement ceremony live from WPSU-TV studios along with Penn State President Eric Barron. The May 9 livestream was viewed by Penn State graduates, families and friends worldwide.
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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