Commencement 2021 by News@Northeastern - Contributor May 5, 2021 Share Facebook LinkedIn Twitter HIGHLIGHTS SPEECHES PROCESSIONS SPEAKERS LATEST SENIOR WEEK STUDENT CELEBRATIONS PHOTOS Commencement 2021 Full coverage of Northeastern University’s 119th Commencement exercises and the 2021 graduates show scroll arrow Highlights Northeastern celebrates 2021 graduate Commencement at Fenway Park The sun shone bright on a Sunday deep with meaning as Northeastern graduate students were joined at Fenway Park by loved ones in person and in spirit—watching from the stands of the beloved ballpark and online—to celebrate 2021 Commencement across a pair of ceremonies on Mother’s Day. Read more Video: The Phantom of Fenway Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, finds himself in an abandoned suite with Paws and an organ connected to the sound system at Fenway Park. What could possibly go wrong? Watch Northeastern president Joseph E. Aoun celebrates the Class of 2021–and all that jazz In a rousing address to graduating students, Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, credited the “Northeastern spirit” of the entire university community with banding together to overcome the many obstacles of the past year. More info ‘Think about everything you’ve accomplished, and how that’s shaped who you are today,’ Northeastern students tell Class of 2021 Strengthened by obstacles overcome, defined by successes in the most challenging of years, Northeastern students and graduate students celebrated 2021 Commencement in a year unlike any other, in ceremonies unlike any other. Read more #NUEXPERIENCE Speeches Processions The Class of 2021, having walked the walk, gears up for Commencement The Class of 2021, having walked the walk, gears up for Commencement Monday’s processional and those that will follow through this week represent a figurative stroll down memory lane for many of the seniors who are off to far flung corners of the world to either begin professional careers or move on to graduate studies. Read more Your Guide to Class of 2021 Campus Processionals. Your Guide to Class of 2021 Campus Processionals. Explore the route that students will take as they don their caps and gowns to proceed in timed-entry slots from West Village, stopping along the route to enjoy interactive exhibits of sights and sounds created just for them. Read more Speakers Pat Brown CEO of Impossible Foods Patrick O. Brown is CEO and founder of Impossible Foods, a company at the forefront of making nutritious, delicious meat and dairy products from plants to satisfy meat lovers and address the environmental impact of animal farming. … Read more Rochelle Walensky Director of the CDC Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, is the 19th Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the ninth Administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. She is an influential scholar whose pioneering research has helped advance the national and global response to HIV/AIDS. Dr. Walensky is also a well-respected expert on the value of testing and treatment of deadly viruses. … Read more Latest Mortar bored? Not these graduates. Northeastern celebrates 2021 undergraduate Commencement at Fenway Park Northeastern students urge Class of 2021 to ‘make a new normal that we can all be proud of’ ‘You are about to inherit the best planet in the universe’ You made the best of an ‘upside-down’ year, Governor Baker tells the Class of 2021 Five pieces of lifelong advice from Dr. Rochelle Walensky ‘Your commitment to staying safe helped our city weather the storm’ ‘Come and Fly Away’ at Northeastern’s 2021 Commencement Congratulations and Welcome to the Northeastern University Class of 2021 The Phantom of Fenway CDC director Walensky says ‘it’s your turn’; Impossible’s Brown advises to not let lack of experience stand in your way Northeastern president Joseph E. Aoun celebrates the Class of 2021–and all that jazz Mortarboards, masks, and baseball mitts mark Northeastern Commencement 2021 A Commencement unlike any other, for a year unlike any before it John D. O’Bryant African American Institute’s annual Baccalaureate ceremonies at Northeastern Everything you need to know for Commencement 2021 at Fenway Park Destination: Northeastern University 2021 Graduation Here’s a close-up look at Fenway Park These students have inspiring stories to share at Commencement The Class of 2021, having walked the walk, gears up for Commencement Your Guide to Class of 2021 Campus Processionals Cap off your Northeastern experience with 2021 Senior Week events Northeastern announces in-person graduate student commencement ceremonies at Fenway Park Northeastern plans for an in-person Commencement in 2021 Senior Week Sat, May 1 Sun, May 2 Mon, May 3 Tues, May 4 Wed, May 5 Thu, May 6 Fri, May 7 Lucky Strike Takeover Kick off senior week with bowling, arcade games, and a full food and beverage service. 2:30 – 4 pm & 4:30 – 6 pm Lucky Strike Fenway, 145 Ipswich St, Boston Stuff A Husky Celebrate a Northeastern tradition! Create your own adorable stuffed Husky pal to commemorate your time at Northeastern. You can participate onsite by signing up for a slot in the Bamboo Garden Tent, or pick up your kit to make the stuffed animal at your leisure. Registration is in 30-minute blocks. 12-3 pm Bamboo Garden Tent at Robinson Quad The Last Lecture As specially chosen by the Class of 2021, Professor Rebecca Shansky will be delivering a heartfelt and inspirational message, echoing the renowned talk of the same name by the late Randy Pausch. Professor Shansky will discuss the unique stressors of this past year as they can be shown through the neuroscience of stress, which is one of her main areas of focus. Take part in this empowering sendoff in Blackman Auditorium or virtually. 11 am Blackman Auditorium & Virtual Procession II Don your cap and gown to proceed in timed-entry slots from West Village, stopping along the route to enjoy interactive exhibits of sights and sounds created just for you. Processions will end at Matthews Arena, where participants will have the opportunity to hear their name called, walk across the commencement stage, have an official photo taken (which they will receive gratis), and enjoy a swag bag. 3-5 pm West Village Not Your Average Boston History Walking Tour Follow volunteer docent Dianna Bronchuk around a portion of the Freedom Trail into the North End, discussing the famous and infamous moments of Boston’s history along the way. 1-3 pm Downtown Crossing Boston Duck Tours The Office of Alumni Relations is excited to “get quacking” with three private Boston Duck Tours that traverse both land and water. 11 am, 12 pm, & 1 pm Northeastern’s Forsyth Circle at Ruggles T Stop Procession V Don your cap and gown to proceed in timed-entry slots from West Village, stopping along the route to enjoy interactive exhibits of sights and sounds created just for you. Processions will end at Matthews Arena, where participants will have the opportunity to hear their name called, walk across the commencement stage, have an official photo taken (which they will receive gratis), and enjoy a swag bag. 3-5pm West Village Concert Enjoy a free concert exclusively for graduating Northeastern students featuring a R&B/pop/hip hop artist with a celebrity host. 8 pm Zoom Graduation Cap Decorating Let your graduation cap reflect your Northeastern pride with decorations to match the festive energy of Commencement! Come to the Industry Place Tent to either pick up your supplies to-go or take a socially distanced spot within the tent and use your artistic talent to commemorate this momentous occasion. Registration is in 30-minute blocks. 12-3 pm Industry Place Tent at Robinson Quad Honors Senior Cording Ceremony The University Honors Program cordially invites Honors program graduating senior and their loved ones to a virtual Senior Cording Ceremony to celebrate the many accomplishments of the class of 2021. 12 pm Virtual Senior Night @ Fenway – Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Come and celebrate Commencement Week at Fenway Park as the Red Sox take on Detroit Tigers! Game time is 7:10 pm, but arrive early to hear a Northeastern senior sing the national anthem. 7:10 pm Fenway Park Procession III Don your cap and gown to proceed in timed-entry slots from West Village, stopping along the route to enjoy interactive exhibits of sights and sounds created just for you. Processions will end at Matthews Arena, where participants will have the opportunity to hear their name called, walk across the commencement stage, have an official photo taken (which they will receive gratis), and enjoy a swag bag. 3-5 pm West Village Procession IV Don your cap and gown to proceed in timed-entry slots from West Village, stopping along the route to enjoy interactive exhibits of sights and sounds created just for you. Processions will end at Matthews Arena, where participants will have the opportunity to hear their name called, walk across the commencement stage, have an official photo taken (which they will receive gratis), and enjoy a swag bag. 3-5 pm West Village Senior Donor Champagne Reception Did you make a gift to Northeastern this year to support our programs, students, and faculty? If so, you’ll be invited to toast your accomplishments with your friends and other seniors during Commencement Week. 5–6:30 pm & 7–8:30 pm 300 Mass Avenue, Boston Procession I Don your cap and gown to proceed in timed-entry slots from West Village, stopping along the route to enjoy interactive exhibits of sights and sounds created just for you. Processions will end at Matthews Arena, where participants will have the opportunity to hear their name called, walk across the commencement stage, have an official photo taken (which they will receive gratis), and enjoy a swag bag. 3-5pm West Village Movie Night Join us for private showings of Chaos Walking or Knives Out. Registration includes a regular drink and regular popcorn combo. 7 pm AMC Boston Common 19, 175 Tremont St, Boston Paint Night with Celebrity Guest A surprise celebrity guest will lead graduates in a Paint Night. 8 pm Zoom Student Celebrations @northeasternu Wait for it…🎓 ##transformation ##graduation2021 ##tiktokgraduation ##fyp ##foryou ##bibbidibobbidiboo ##Northeastern ♬ original sound – Northeastern @northeasternu Feeling #senti. #Northeastern #graduation #graduation2021 #goodmemories #fyp #foryou #graduationchallenge #tiktokgraduation #NUexperience ♬ Everybody Rise – Amy Shark @northeasternu Watching this on a loop? Us too. 🌎🎓 #tiktokgraduation #Northeastern #fyp #foryou #graduation2021 #NUexperience #graduationchallenge #Aroundtheworld ♬ блинский блин – молюсь на ульту беннета Commencement 2021 in photos Northeastern’s graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 will be held at Fenway Park on Friday, May 13. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate and graduate 2021 Commencement ceremonies at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on May 8th & 9th. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, a distinguished group of influential figures as well as student speakers. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University 05/09/21 – BOSTON – Graduates of the class of 2021 sat across the field at Boston’s Fenway Park to celebrate their Commencement in a series of ceremonies on May 8 & 9. 05/08/21 – BOSTON – Northeastern celebrated its undergraduate and graduate 2021 Commencement at Boston’s historic Fenway Park in a series of ceremonies on May 8 & 9. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University The Northeastern Class of 2021 celebrated Commencement across five ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday in the unique setting of Fenway Park in Boston. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University View full gallery hide scroll arrow
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