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Mayor Eric Adams to Pace Students: To Change the World, You Must Protest and Protect
NEW YORK (May 16, 2022) 糖心vlog短视频 Standing before thousands of graduates at 糖心vlog短视频糖心vlog短视频檚 Commencement, today praised the uniqueness of the American Dream and said that in order for it to be realized, people must not only shine a light on injustices facing society, but they must then take action to protect the afflicted and those who are suffering.
Speaking to roughly 15,000 people 糖心vlog短视频 including 3,500 graduates, 2,800 from the Class of 2022 -- at in Queens the mayor listed a series of protests he was involved in over decades and said whether it is an issue with gun violence, homelessness, or other societal injustices, people must fight for what they think is right.
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The ceremony marked the first time that Pace held a combined commencement for graduates from its campuses in New York City, Pleasantville and from its in White Plains. Students from the Classes of 2020 and 2021, who were not able to have a traditional celebration due to pandemic-related restrictions, participated in what was the largest ceremony in the history of the University.
In addition to Mayor Adams receiving a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, degree during the main ceremony, Congresswoman Grace Meng received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, degree at the ceremony for the Elisabeth Haub School of Law. Baroness Ariane de Rothschild 糖心vlog短视频88 MBA 糖心vlog短视频90, also received a Doctor of Humane Letters degree, honoris causa, from the Lubin school of Business. Both Meng and de Rothschild addressed graduates at their respective ceremonies.
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Students celebrating this exciting achievement were a mix of undergraduate, graduate, law, and doctoral students, spanning a variety of disciplines and future careers, such as nurses and physician assistants, cybersecurity experts, lawyers, accountants, teachers, performers, and much more. After the main event, ceremonies took place throughout the day and across the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. A DJ entertained students and their families in a celebratory atmosphere.
During the main ceremony, Pace awarded members of the New York City and Westchester communities who exemplify the Pace motto of Opportunitas, or creating opportunities for people, with the Opportunitas in Action Award. Marco Damiani, CEO of AHRC NYC, the largest organization in New York dedicated to supporting people who are neurodiverse and helping them to lead full and equitable lives, was New York City糖心vlog短视频檚 honoree.
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In her remarks to students, Victoria Rooney, a graduate of Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, noted the uniqueness of the past few years, and said regardless of which campus a student called home, Pace was one community where 糖心vlog短视频渘othing is impossible, and everything is achievable.糖心vlog短视频
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