[bioundgrd] Reminder: MIT Commencement 2021; Friday June 4 at 1:00

Thu Jun 3 22:17:39 EDT 2021

Dear Biology Department members,

I’m writing to remind everyone that MIT Commencement in on Friday 6/4 starting at 1:00 (see below). This year’s speaker is Bryan Stevenson, the founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, a Professor of Law at New York University School of Law, a recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Prize.

If you have not previously heard Bryan Stevenson speak, I encourage you to attend the Commencement webinar that begins at 1:00. He is an amazing and powerful speaker and story-teller.  I expect that his Commencement talk will be outstanding.

To all of our graduating students: congratulation to you and your families!

Best wishes,
Alan

Alan D. Grossman
Professor and Head
Department of Biology
Building 68-530
M.I.T.
Cambridge, MA   02139

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From: "L. Rafael Reif" <office-of-the-president at mit.edu<mailto:office-of-the-president at mit.edu>>
Subject: MIT Commencement 2021: You're invited!
Date: May 4, 2021 at 4:26:03 PM EDT
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[MIT Commencement 2021 - June 4, 2021]

An Invitation from President L. Rafael Reif

To the members of the MIT community,

I am delighted to invite you to join us for MIT’s Online Commencement 2021<http://inj9.mjt.lu/lnk/AMcAAFTG5gYAAcrprigAAAA86r0AAAAAGqoAJSIaAAiQzwBgka3brnDQSXmfTVmgbCHA4MOqRgAIIWc/1/laMoWnjnySbse2CoBN2LSQ/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb21tZW5jZW1lbnQubWl0LmVkdS93ZWJjYXN0>.

This year’s program will include a Commencement address given by Bryan Stevenson<http://inj9.mjt.lu/lnk/AMcAAFTG5gYAAcrprigAAAA86r0AAAAAGqoAJSIaAAiQzwBgka3brnDQSXmfTVmgbCHA4MOqRgAIIWc/2/W3j4u9Xe2iR2d02F4_Jqbg/aHR0cHM6Ly9lamkub3JnL2JyeWFuLXN0ZXZlbnNvbi8>, Founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, along with salutes from student leaders, joyful collaborations in music and dance, a turn of the Brass Rat and the conferring of degrees.

I also encourage you to tune in for the pre-program show, hosted live by two members of the Class of 2021 and featuring greetings from students, faculty and alumni. Video glimpses of MIT life, both on and off campus, will help us rejoice in the place and people we love.

Next spring, we will welcome back the Classes of 2020 and 2021 so we can have the pleasure of honoring them in person. But for now, I hope you will join us on June 4 for this wonderful online celebration of the extraordinary endurance and success of the Class of 2021!

L. Rafael Reif

Commencement day schedule

Friday, June 4, 2021

  *   12 noon–1 pm EDT: Pre-program festivities
  *   1–2 pm EDT: Online Commencement Celebration Program and Degree Conferral
  *   2–3 pm EDT: Graduate Recognition

[MIT Commencement 2021 Webcast]<http://inj9.mjt.lu/lnk/AMcAAFTG5gYAAcrprigAAAA86r0AAAAAGqoAJSIaAAiQzwBgka3brnDQSXmfTVmgbCHA4MOqRgAIIWc/3/Mw6IiM9OG6TmoOr7Id_7jA/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb21tZW5jZW1lbnQubWl0LmVkdS93ZWJjYXN0>

To watch the program, find your time zone<http://inj9.mjt.lu/lnk/AMcAAFTG5gYAAcrprigAAAA86r0AAAAAGqoAJSIaAAiQzwBgka3brnDQSXmfTVmgbCHA4MOqRgAIIWc/4/KHIF7G7uRBuw04FWl5HEtQ/aHR0cHM6Ly9ldmVyeXRpbWV6b25lLmNvbS8>, then tune in at commencement.mit.edu/webcast<http://inj9.mjt.lu/lnk/AMcAAFTG5gYAAcrprigAAAA86r0AAAAAGqoAJSIaAAiQzwBgka3brnDQSXmfTVmgbCHA4MOqRgAIIWc/5/i5RYmVyQ_9lEUr1ra0BBIQ/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb21tZW5jZW1lbnQubWl0LmVkdS93ZWJjYXN0>.

Share and tag your moments on social media with #MIT2021.

Class of 2021 FAQ<http://inj9.mjt.lu/lnk/AMcAAFTG5gYAAcrprigAAAA86r0AAAAAGqoAJSIaAAiQzwBgka3brnDQSXmfTVmgbCHA4MOqRgAIIWc/6/fJioe0wVK5juUwbNsmDaMw/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb21tZW5jZW1lbnQubWl0LmVkdS9zcGVjaWFsLWNsYXNzZXMvY2xhc3MtMjAyMQ>

Commencement party kit

Get ready to celebrate on the big day! The kit<http://inj9.mjt.lu/lnk/AMcAAFTG5gYAAcrprigAAAA86r0AAAAAGqoAJSIaAAiQzwBgka3brnDQSXmfTVmgbCHA4MOqRgAIIWc/7/5hyclYVfMn5P1dTw65vzwA/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbHVtLm1pdC5lZHUvY29tbWVuY2VtZW50> includes downloadable party decorations, Zoom backgrounds, music, a discount code to the COOP to purchase MIT swag, and more, courtesy of the MIT Alumni Association.

For faculty

Faculty are invited to record special wishes and congratulations to the Class of 2021! The simple interface<http://inj9.mjt.lu/lnk/AMcAAFTG5gYAAcrprigAAAA86r0AAAAAGqoAJSIaAAiQzwBgka3brnDQSXmfTVmgbCHA4MOqRgAIIWc/8/_nj2nIFUCQgKw3uvqmVPPA/aHR0cHM6Ly9ncmVldGluZ3Mub2RsLm1pdC5lZHUvcy9mYWN1bHR5X2NvbW1lbmNlbWVudA> will walk you through recording and submitting a 20-second video, which can be done anytime before Monday, May 24. Contact greetings-support at mit.edu<mailto:greetings-support at mit.edu> for assistance.

For graduating students
Record your name

Graduate recognition takes place after the online Commencement Celebration Program and Degree Conferral—and we want to make sure your name is read correctly. Please record the pronunciation of your name for the readers by 5 pm EDT on Monday, May 10(and remind your friends!). The procedure is quick and simple: check your email for a message from Name Coach, which will include a link to record your name in the system. Contact commtreply at mit.edu<mailto:commtreply at mit.edu> for assistance.

Record greetings to family and friends

A Commencement tradition: record greetings, shout-outs, and thanks<http://inj9.mjt.lu/lnk/AMcAAFTG5gYAAcrprigAAAA86r0AAAAAGqoAJSIaAAiQzwBgka3brnDQSXmfTVmgbCHA4MOqRgAIIWc/9/HJZC3iRc6Jvkqqh_JrFesA/aHR0cHM6Ly9ncmVldGluZ3Mub2RsLm1pdC5lZHUvcy9zdHVkZW50X2NvbW1lbmNlbWVudA>! A selection of greetings will be shared with our webcast audience before the celebration program and all will be available online afterward. Submission is easy and automated...and there’s still time! Deadline = 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 16. Contact greetings-support at mit.edu<mailto:greetings-support at mit.edu> for assistance.

Commencement gift box

Graduating students are eligible to receive a special Commencement gift box! If you are on the degree list and have not submitted a request yet, you have until 9 am on Friday, May 7 to get your name in the final batch: sign up today via Qualtrics<http://inj9.mjt.lu/lnk/AMcAAFTG5gYAAcrprigAAAA86r0AAAAAGqoAJSIaAAiQzwBgka3brnDQSXmfTVmgbCHA4MOqRgAIIWc/10/cTF_sAWT7lLa9IJiNsgYXg/aHR0cHM6Ly9taXQuY28xLnF1YWx0cmljcy5jb20vamZlL2Zvcm0vU1ZfZTVvSmJ4STFiOTFoakpJ>. Contact commtreply at mit.edu<mailto:commtreply at mit.edu> for assistance.

Digital Diplomas @ MIT

Did you know that all graduating students are eligible to receive a digital version of their diploma at no cost? This year, the digital diploma will be the most immediate way for you to receive your credentials and share them with potential employers, schools, family, and friends.

Look out for an email from the Registrar’s Office inviting you to download the Blockcerts Wallet app on your mobile device and add MIT as an issuer. You’ll want to complete these steps before June 4 to ensure that you receive your digital diploma during MIT’s online Commencement celebration. Learn more about the digital diploma program<http://inj9.mjt.lu/lnk/AMcAAFTG5gYAAcrprigAAAA86r0AAAAAGqoAJSIaAAiQzwBgka3brnDQSXmfTVmgbCHA4MOqRgAIIWc/11/LHUHixHBhQc_zTc1jKaFLA/aHR0cHM6Ly9yZWdpc3RyYXIubWl0LmVkdS90cmFuc2NyaXB0cy1yZWNvcmRzL2RpZ2l0YWwtZGlwbG9tYXM>.

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