A look behind the scenes as Penn State celebrates the achievements of all new graduates at 2020 Virtual Summer Commencement ceremonies that were livestreamed from the studios of WPSU TV on the afternoon of Aug. 15.
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2020 Summer Commencement ceremonies at Penn State were livestreamed from the studios of WPSU TV on the afternoon of Aug. 15. The program was hosted by President Eric Barron and included videotaped segments like this group of students, accompanied by the Penn State Blue Band, singing the Alma Mater.
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Penn State President Eric Barron adjusts his stole as he prepares in a dressing room at WPSU TV for the livestream of 2020 Summer Commencement on the afternoon of Aug. 15.
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The livestream of Penn State's 2020 Summer Commencement ceremony kicked off with the singing of the National Anthem by Joy Bohannon, a graduate student at Penn State studying voice performance.
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President Eric Barron welcomed graduates, family and friends to the 2020 Virtual Summer Commencement livestream from the studio at WPSU TV on the afternoon of Aug. 15.
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Monitors in the WPSU control room show Dr. Nicholas Jones, Executive Vice-President and Provost at Penn State, announce the awarding of degrees for graduates during the livestream webcast of 2020 Summer Commencement ceremonies. The event recognized the academic achievements of those who are completing degree requirements this summer at University Park and all Commonwealth Campuses.
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Guion S. Bluford, astronaut and Penn State graduate, provided a special, videotaped message for graduates during the Virtual 2020 Summer Commencement ceremony of Aug. 15. Bluford made history on August 30, 1983, when he became the first African American to experience space travel.
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ASL Interpreter James Howsware signs the words during Penn State's 2020 Virtual Summer Commencement livestream. ASL interpreter's use sign and body language to provide communication for the hearing impaired.
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President Eric Barron congratulates all new, Penn State graduates during the conclusion of the 2020 Virtual Summer Commencement ceremony livestreamed on Aug. 15 from the studios of WPSU TV.
