OREM — Utah Valley University has rescheduled its commencement exercises to Aug. 19 at the UCCU Center because of the current pandemic.
Convocations of UVU’s colleges and schools will be held the following day at various venues and times.
“Graduation marks the completion of a remarkable educational journey and the celebration of a true achievement,” UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez said in a statement. The rescheduling of the graduation ceremonies reflects UVU’s commitment to care for its students, the statement notes.
“It is a unique opportunity to celebrate years of hard work, persistence, and sacrifice by our students and all who supported them throughout their UVU years. We promise our Class of 2020 and their families and friends a memorable celebration in August,” Tuminez said.
Gail Miller, owner of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies and chairwoman of Larry H. Miller Management Corp. board of directors, will give the keynote address at the institution’s 79th commencement.
“This class has persisted through years of education as well as the unusual circumstance created by a historic worldwide medical crisis. There is much to celebrate,” Miller said in a statement.
Students who previously registered for the April commencement and one of the May convocations will need to reregister on UVU’s graduation website.
For those who cannot attend, the commencement ceremony will be live-streamed on UVU’s YouTube channel.