Media Advisory -- Outdoor Commencement
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY - INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE
Outdoor Ceremony Takes Place Thursday, May 27 at METLIFE Stadium
in East Rutherford, NJ
WHAT: This year’s Berkeley College graduates reflect perseverance, support and inspiration within individuals and families to achieve higher education goals and step closer into a brighter, more equitable and successful future. These are fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers, active military as well as veterans, eager to cheer each other on and celebrate their achievements together. They include entrepreneurs who struggle to keep their businesses going, and those who have had to sidestep along the path on their way to making dreams come true. All are resilient and have persevered. Berkeley College is proud to be celebrating more than 1800 such graduates this year outdoors at MetLife Stadium. Please join us.
LOGISTICS: THURSDAY, MAY 27: In the morning: 9 – 9:45 a.m. Inside Coaches Clubhouse – Berkeley College President and Provost (with masks) and on Stadium premises, with graduates lined up to enter.
Outside stadium gates: with graduates and their families – can be unmasked – about to enter the Stadium gates
10 a.m. –11:30 a.m. – Inside Stadium candids – must wear masks
11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – Outside Stadium gates – exiting graduates and their families – may be unmasked
In the afternoon: 1 – 1:45 p.m. Inside Coaches Clubhouse – Berkeley College President and Provost (with masks) and on Stadium premises, with graduates lined up to enter.
Outside stadium gates: with graduates and their families – can be unmasked – about to enter the Stadium gates
2 p.m. –3:30 p.m. – Inside Stadium candids – must wear masks
3:45 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – Outside Stadium gates – exiting graduates and their families – may be unmasked
If you prefer pre-event interviews please contact us to discuss your story interests and your needs in advance. We will do our best to accommodate you.
Photo Caption: Above, starting from top left, clockwise: Michael J. Smith, Berkeley College President; Marsh Pollard, PhD, Provost; Jason Gulya, PhD, Professor, English, Division of General Education; Naomi Dunston Brooklyn, NY, Berkeley College Commencement Student Speaker; Panagiota Babadelis of West New York, NJ; Outstanding Student Award; and Maurice Barrett of Oak Ridge, NJ, 2021 Alumnus of the Year Award, and Senior Human Resources Director, Newark Museum, Newark, NJ.
CONTACT:
Ilene Greenfield or Chanel Donaldson
Cell 201-207-6667 or 201-956-8392
Email: IGL@BekeleyCollege.edu or Chanel-Donaldso@BerkeleyCollege.edu
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers continuing education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in Midtown Manhattan and White Plains, NY, as well as in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,900 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for eight consecutive years. The website address is http://www.BerkeleyCollege.edu
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers.
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