With social distancing measures still in place and all classes in remote format through at least the summer semester due to COVID-19, Palomar College graduates and their guests will be part of a unique celebration.<\/p>\n
SAN MARCOS \u2014 For the first time in Palomar College\u2019s 74-year history, commencement will be presented online in a ceremony tentatively scheduled for mid-June and produced by the institution\u2019s award-winning Palomar College Television (PCTV).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe students in Palomar\u2019s class of 2020 have been working hard toward their degrees for some time and we intend to honor their hard work, as we always do at this time of year,\u201d said Acting Superintendent\/President Dr. Jack Kahn. \u201cWe look forward to celebrating our graduates, their success and their achievements in this one-of-a-kind format.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the wake of social distancing measures imposed by state officials in March, Palomar transitioned all classes to remote learning and cancelled its in-person commencement exercises, originally scheduled for May 22.<\/p>\n
With production details still developing for the mid-June virtual celebration, students will be required to upload a photo to be displayed as every graduate\u2019s name is recited, reflecting the tradition of past commencement ceremonies.<\/p>\n
PCTV, which is leading the production, is a multiple-Emmy Award-winning department of Palomar College.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"