St. John’s may add in-person graduation ceremony amid updated guidance
Updated Apr 15, 2021;
Posted Apr 15, 2021
St. John s University will still hold virtual commencement ceremonies for students in May, but is considering an in-person event as it reviews the state s updated guidance, according to a spokesperson. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. After Gov. Andrew Cuomo this week announced updated guidance for schools, colleges and universities to hold graduations, St. John’s University said it is still planning to keep its ceremonies virtual but is considering holding an in-person commencement.
In February, St. John’s announced its commencement exercises would be virtual for the Class of 2021 amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including for students at its Staten Island campus on Grymes Hill. Shortly after that announcement, seniors Leanna Rivera and Evan Didia, began a Change.org petition urging St. John’s to host i
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