A Message to the Class of 2020

Dear Class of 2020: 

I know this may feel wrong. You probably had the expectation that we would all be lined up outside the PAC, sweating from the sunshine and polyester robes, while our loved ones desperately search for parking.  
 
This year is different. It has been a season of losses. Many of you, I know, have suffered, too. With so much unrest and uncertainty, it might seem frivolous to feel sad about losing your graduation ceremonies. But I don’t think so.  

College graduation is a big deal; it’s important. And for many decades we have celebrated it in the same formal way—with pomp, circumstance and its own list of special terms—academic regalia;  processing  down the aisle;  conferring  of degrees. We want the day to be distinct, unmistakable, and linked to your memories of the past four years. And although this year doesn’t have many of the things that normally come with “graduation”, we still wanted you to know that we’re proud of you.  

For that reason, we’ve put together a short video from some familiar faces around the Dodd, people you might have had classes with or seen in the halls. They have a few things they’d like to say to you today.  

Chris Garvin
Director, Lamar Dodd School of Art

The School of Art would like to send you a memento to mark your time at the Dodd. The Lamar Dodd School of Art’s Graduation Coin is a symbolic token of the time and dedication you’ve committed towards completing your degree. 

Please complete the form below so that the School can mail your graduation coin and relevant alumni information. 

FILL OUT THIS FORM!

A special thank you to the Lamar Dodd School of Art staff, especially Karis Mahaffey, for their work in bringing this together for our graduates!