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The university commencement ceremony is the premier event to recognize the conferral of degrees, celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding graduates and hear the commencement address and congratulatory messages. Here’s what you need to know.

At the Â鶹ӰԺ Faculty Assembly’s final meeting, Martin Bickman and Chancellor Philip DiStefano were honored for 50 years’ faculty service; Andrea Feldman and Rolf Norgaard were honored in retirement. The assembly selected new officers and passed a resolution creating a resources committee.

The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers at CU Â鶹ӰԺ recently organized the Asian American and Pacific Islanders: All New Year Festival. More than 450 people attended the cultural celebration, which featured important cultural aspects through art, music, dance, language and cuisine.

Faculty Director and Professor Jessica Rush Leeker has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to research the impact of oral storytelling on African descendants in STEM, focusing on how historical and cultural narratives can enhance the sense of identity, belonging and confidence among engineering students.

Keith Julien was a longtime leader in his department and at the university. He made significant contributions to his discipline and also helped engineer the reorganization of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Through finals week, commencement, and with the summer term approaching, the campus is preparing to follow different building access protocols. Remember to carry your Buff OneCard, Buffs!

Commencement and recognition ceremonies will bring several days of excitement and celebration to the community. This means CU Â鶹ӰԺ and city of Â鶹ӰԺ roadways will be heavily impacted as well.