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2021 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Von Braun Center Propst Arena OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY 2021 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Von Braun Center Propst Arena Huntsville, Alabama OAKWOOD MISSION: The mission of Oakwood University, a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution, is to transform students through biblically-based education for service to God and humanity. OAKWOOD VISION: Oakwood University graduates leaders in service to God and humanity. OAKWOOD VALUES: RESPECT: Oakwood esteems others as worthy of human dignity, regard, and service. COMPASSION: Oakwood manifests sympathy, empathy, care and concern in our dealings with others. INTEGRITY: Oakwood demonstrates honesty, uprightness, moral virtue, and ethical rectitude in every relationship. EXCELLENCE: Oakwood makes the personal and collective decision to perform at our highest capacity and to continually improve in our work and service. SERVICE: Oakwood chooses to provide assistance, aid, help, care, outreach and ministry in response to human need. INNOVATION: Oakwood will break with precedent in advancement of institutional mission by embracing new methods and introducing major changes. COLLABORATION: Oakwood commits to integrated planning, internal and external partnering, and collegial action designed to build community and advance our mission. 2 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES SPRING 2021 EVENT DAY/TIME LOCATION SPEAKER Education Teacher Wednesday, May 5 Virtual Kim Major Gaiter Dedication Ceremony 1:00 p.m. Social Work Pinning Wednesday, May 5 Virtual Dianna McFarlane Ceremony 3:00 p.m. Nutrition and Dietetics Wednesday, May 5 Virtual Edward Bitok Pinning Ceremony 5:00 p.m. Tree Planting/Senior Class Thursday, May 6 Unity Pond 1:00 p.m. Nursing Pinning Ceremony Thursday, May 6 Virtual Frederick Richardson 3:00 p.m. Theology Dedication Service Thursday, May 6 Virtual Amanda Hawley 5:00 p.m. LEAP Senior Ceremony Thursday, May 6 Virtual Monica Sudeall-Hawkins 7:00 p.m. Consecration Friday, May 7 Virtual Darnisha Thomas 8:00 p.m. Sabbath School Saturday, May 8 Virtual 9:00 a.m. Baccalaureate Saturday, May 8 Virtual G. Alexander Bryant 10:00 a.m. Commencement Saturday, May 8 Propst Arena Bakari Sellers 8:00 p.m. Von Braun Center Colwick M. Wilson, Ph.D. Eurydice Osterman, D.M.A. GRAND MARSHAL ORGANIST Jason Max Ferdinand, D.M.A. Wayne Bucknor, D.M.A. CHORAL DIRECTOR ACCOMPANIST 3 4 CLASS OF 2021 AIM “The grace of God has led us to follow in Jesus’ footsteps to witness to others. We will depart to show God’s love to whomever we meet.” - Kayla McEady MOTTO “Our identity is not the challenges we’ve faced, the things we’ve suffered, or what we’ve lost. It is our choice to persevere and rise above. It is our resilience.” - Lianna Taffe SCRIPTURE “We are hard-pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” - 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NKJV COLORS Red, White & Gold OFFICERS President: Corliss Wilson Vice President: Eveé Blake Treasurer: Victoria Clemons Secretary: Lianna Taffe Chaplain: Christa Horton Social Coordinator: Kayla McEady Public Relations Coordinator: Andrew Merideth Sergeant-at-Arms: Ohimai Ahonkhai Parliamentarian: Sydney Jackson SPONSORS Vashon Williams, Ed.D. Melissa Richardson, Ph.D. 5 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT LESLIE N. POLLARD, PH.D., D.MIN., M.B.A. To the distinguished graduating Class of 2021, If ever there was a graduating class of seniors from Oakwood University that has run the gauntlet of personal adjustment while experiencing incredible societal distress, you are that class. From matriculating in the fog of a raging pandemic to receiving news of loved ones who were afflicted with the disease of COVID-19, and sadly receiving news of some who succumbed, you persevered. In the face of overwhelming odds, some were derailed by pressures that sometimes felt overwhelming. But you did not faint or give up. And yet, we know that there were times when you wondered if you would make it. By God’s grace, and with much prayer and support, today you stand on the pinnacle of collegiate accomplishment; you are graduating from your university, Oakwood. I cannot put into words how proud we are of your accomplishments. Your class motto expresses a deep truth: “Our identity is not the challenges that we have faced, the things we suffered, or what we’ve lost. It is our choice to persevere and rise above. It is our resilience.” Class of 2021, resilience is who you are. That resilience helped you endure a once-in-a-century pandemic. That resilience kept you focused on your goal. That resilience drove you to burn the proverbial ‘midnight oil’ in late-night study. That resilience kept you focused when there was much that could have distracted you from your life purpose. In seeking to live out your purpose, each of you has had to face mountains that appeared insurmountable, fires that seemed unquenchable, and obstacles that appeared unconquerable. “We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair” is your class scripture. By embracing God’s vision and purpose, you will thrive rather than simply survive! I share this quote from our university founder in her treatise on Christian education. Looking down the portals of time, Mrs. Ellen G. White saw you tonight, and said: “From the humblest lot those whom He has seen faithful have in time past been called to witness for Him in the world’s highest places. And many a lad of today, growing up as did Daniel in his Judean home, studying God’s word and His works, and learning the lessons of faithful service, will yet stand in legislative assemblies, in halls of justice, or in royal courts, as a witness for the King of kings. Multitudes will be called to wider ministry.” Education, 263. Congratulations! We will be looking for you in places of great influence! From the Rocket City of Huntsville, you are lifting off into the next stage of your journey. I can assure you that it will not always be easy, but God’s purpose will carry you through and help you rise above every challenge, just as He has done during your years here at Oakwood. Today, the successful completion of your journey to graduation validates the fact that your heavenly Pilot mapped out your flight plan. University graduation is simply one stop on your educational journey that began here and will take you into eternity. Each of us who have contributed in some small way to your success is very pleased to congratulate you on this, the biggest day of your academic career. Your hard work has been rewarded and Oakwood University is proud of your persistence, tenacity, and focus. As we bid you adieu, know that the experience and education that you have earned at Oakwood will fit you for life’s great opportunities. With each passing year, your “Oakwood experience” will grow more and more meaningful. You entered to learn, and tonight, you depart to serve! Congratulations, Oakwoodites of 2021. Each of you has made your God, your family, your friends, and your Alma Mater proud. Fly far and fast toward your purpose! Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A. President 6 MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT COLWICK M. WILSON, PH.D. Congratulations to the historic class of 2021! You have lived through a year of uncertainties, dashed hopes, revived expectations, and more disappointments yet you persevered! You are the survivors of the global disruptions caused by the Novel Corona Virus/COVID-19 and the ongoing reach for civil justice for African Americans. Many of you did not return to campus to culminate your academic journey and for those who did, most of the year felt anticlimactical. However, your choice of Biblical text summarizes your faith in God and how through it all, you strived. Indeed, “[You were] hard- pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, NKJV. In times of turbulence one can merely survive or he/she can emerge with transformational insights from the experiences, conquering the unpredicted challenges and stronger because of the growth that inevitably occurs in moments like these. It is true that the generations that overcome can say, “Our identity is not the challenges we’ve faced, the things we’ve suffered, or what we’ve lost. It is our choice to persevere and rise above. It is our resilience.” -Lianna Taffe. You are resilient, strong and took the long view, which led to the successful completion of all the requirements that qualify you to be a member of the graduating class of 2021. As you luxuriate on this mountain top of a major milestone, as you depart to serve, be rooted in the word of God. You are prepared to compete with any future peer in any arena. It is up to you to persevere and surpass this legacy of excellence cultivated within what is now your alma mater. “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men” Proverbs 22:29, KJV. Remain steadfast in the principles of thoroughness, completeness, earnestness, integrity, and diligence. God promises that you will experience full personal and professional fulfillment. Above all else, compassion and love for others is your highest calling. As your aim exhorts, “The grace of God has led us to follow in Jesus’ footsteps to witness to others. We will depart to show God’s love to whomever we meet” - Kayla McEady. Knowing that the grace of God has kept you is undoubtedly an anchor that will provide the strength to encourage, protect, advocate for and even love all others.
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