3 Questions with Ronnie | Commencement Prep

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At each UNL commencement ceremony, students earning degrees receive their actual diploma on stage, a Nebraska tradition that very few major universities are committed to doing. Chancellor Ronnie Green has three questions for the Office of the Registrar staff who work behind the scenes to make it happen.

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[00:00:04.050]At each UNL commencement,
[00:00:05.760]we have this time-honored tradition that's so important
[00:00:08.970]to our graduates and the culture of our university
[00:00:11.340]where every graduate gets their diploma.
[00:00:14.220]What goes into that
[00:00:15.840]and why is it so important to our graduates?
[00:00:19.170]We have an amazing team
[00:00:20.850]in the office of the university registrar.
[00:00:23.370]They are meticulous in their work,
[00:00:24.870]making sure that we have a diploma for every student,
[00:00:27.900]that the student's name, degree, and award is accurate
[00:00:31.650]and beautifully reflected in this diploma
[00:00:33.600]that the student receives.
[00:00:35.250]So you've been involved, Gail, for a long time with us.
[00:00:38.010]You have a long career at the university.
[00:00:40.770]What's it mean to you
[00:00:42.120]to be part of such an important tradition?
[00:00:45.000]I have been with the university for 38 years,
[00:00:48.000]and it has been a very satisfying and rewarding experience
[00:00:52.230]to assist students in their graduation clearance.
[00:00:54.750]And then to hear the success stories of our students
[00:00:58.290]who maybe overcame some tremendous challenges
[00:01:01.920]to get their degree.
[00:01:03.540]Why is it, you know, important for our students
[00:01:06.180]to receive that diploma at commencement?
[00:01:08.070]It's that opportunity for students
[00:01:11.340]to feel that sense of pride and joy and great accomplishment
[00:01:16.440]with their friends and family present
[00:01:19.230]when they actually get that diploma
[00:01:21.180]when they cross the stage.
[00:01:22.950](student cheering)
[00:01:23.850]That's great, Gail.
[00:01:25.380]Paige, you've worked in the registrar's office
[00:01:28.410]for your whole time as a student here at the university,
[00:01:31.470]and you're anticipating your own graduation in May.
[00:01:35.190]Talk a little bit about why it's important to you
[00:01:37.710]that you'll be able to receive
[00:01:38.970]your own degree at commencement in May.
[00:01:41.550]Yeah, so having worked behind the scenes for so long,
[00:01:44.310]it just makes it even more exciting.
[00:01:46.080]And I'm even more grateful for the graduation services team.
[00:01:48.900]They worked so hard
[00:01:49.740]to put all of this together for us students
[00:01:51.210]and I could not be more thankful.
[00:01:53.070]So Paige, look forward to you crossing the stage
[00:01:55.620]and receiving your diploma in May,
[00:01:57.450]and we'll congratulate you at that time.
[00:01:59.670]Thanks so much for the work
[00:02:01.800]that is so well done every semester, every commencement
[00:02:06.300]to make this long tradition hold up at UNL for our students.
[00:02:10.620]Thank you very much.
[00:02:11.453]Thank you.
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