Weinberg College Graduation
2020 Virtual Activities & Schedule
Re-Watch Commencement
Livestreamed on Friday, June 19
Students were encouraged to view Commencement and Weinberg College content via the personalized webpage links sent through email and described below. All other audiences can access the same content and Commencement recording without student personalization via the 'Watch Commencement' button below.
Special note: There was not a separate, virtual Convocation. Weinberg College content consisted of pre-recorded and pre-written messages that appear on the student pages and general public page linked below.
watch commencement
“My father, Judd Weinberg, the namesake of your College, passed away on February 20. I can’t tell you what precisely he would have said were he here, but I can tell you with some certainty what he would have felt. He would have been in awe of all that you have achieved and overcome, and of the sacrifices made on your behalf by your families. He would have had, despite everything, hope for the future, having survived the depression and countless international crises and wars in his almost 94 years. He, like you, would have been sorry to have missed the traditional commencement ceremony, which he loved, especially because he heard my mother’s name read every year. But most of all, he would have felt gratitude for how lucky he had been in so many ways, and he would wish for each of you some of that same luck.” - David B. Weinberg |
Personalized Webpages
All graduating students received an email with a shareable link to their personalized webpage. If you are a graduating student and you did not receive your link, or need the email resent, please contact Weinberg Events at wcas-events@northwestern.edu.
Student pages feature the following:
- The recorded livestream of the 162nd Northwestern University commencement ceremony
- Messages from Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, including remarks from Dean Adrian Randolph, special guest speaker Adrienne Moore ‘03 and advice from faculty and alumni
- An acknowledgement of academic achievements, including degrees, majors, and honors
- Special materials to help share achievements with family and friends on social media
Social Media
#NU2020 – use/search for all things related to graduation for students, faculty, staff, family, friends, etc.
#WCAS2020 – Weinberg College alumni, faculty, and staff will use this hashtag to tweet advice and congratulatory messages to grads.
@Weinberg College – follow us and tag us on Twitter and use the hashtags above.
Department and Program Virtual Events
Several of our departments and programs also held virtual events to recognize and congratulate students. Check with your department or program for details.
On-Campus Recognition in June 2021
The University will invite all 2020 graduates back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments in June 2021, with a ceremony distinct from celebrations for the Class of 2021. The date will be confirmed as public-health guidance becomes clear.
Please reach out to us with any questions or suggestions at wcas-events@northwestern.edu.