"The Pandemic as a Portal to a Brighter Future and Better World," Dec. 4, 2021 Commencement Address by Angela Valenzuela, Ph.D.

Students, Friends and Colleagues:

I am so very honored to be the guest speaker for tomorrow's Fall, 2021 College of Education Commencement. The Ceremony will be livestreamed on Youtube and begins at 1:30PM on Saturday, December 4 in case you would like to listen in. 

My address is titled, "The Pandemic as a Portal to a Brighter Future and Better World." Program details are below.

A hearty congratulations to the College of Education's Graduating Class of 2021!

-Angela Valenzuela

                        https://tinyurl.com/2p833cju [at 1:30PM CST tomorrow]

Commencement Program

Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Beth Maloch, Senior Associate Dean and Elizabeth Shatto Massey Endowed Chair in Education

Remarks and Introduction of Speakers
Dr. Charles Martinez, Jr., Dean of the College of Education

Undergraduate Student Speaker
John Gray, B.S., Applied Learning and Development, Youth and Community Studies, Urban Teachers Social Studies Program

Graduate Student Speaker
Allison Zengilowski, Ph.D., Educational Psychology

Guest Speaker
Dr. Angela Valenzuela, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy and Director of the University of Texas Center for Education Policy

Doctoral and Master's Graduate Recognition
Dr. Alexandra Loukas, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies

Undergraduate Recognition
Richard Hogeda, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Conferring of Degrees
Dr. Charles Martinez, Jr., Dean of the College of Education

Recessional

Current Information

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The College of Education Fall 2021 commencement ceremonies for all students will take place on December 4 in Bass Concert Hall.

Important Notice Regarding Parking and Transportation on Saturday, December 4

Please note that in addition to the College’s commencement ceremony at 1:30 PM the university is hosting the UIL State Football 6A-Division 2 Quarterfinal Playoff Game, which begins at 2 PM in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. 

In anticipation of increased volume and traffic in the area, we encourage all commencement attendees to plan ahead of time and arrive early in order to obtain adequate parking. Parking is free in the San Jacinto, Trinity, and Brazos garages. It is important to note that San Jacinto and Trinity may fill quickly with game day attendees. Please see the map of parking garages to familiarize yourself with the area around Bass Concert Hall. 

For anyone using rideshare for transportation, there will be a designated drop-off location on Trinity.