SPR's Doug Nadvornick reports. The pandemic has required Inland Northwest school districts and universities to be flexible this spring in designing commencement ceremonies. This week, Gonzaga is celebrating in-person, while Washington State University Spokane has combined virtual and in-person events. “What it came down to is what can we do as close to being in person for these students to receive the recognition and create than fanfare and celebration for them, but also do it safely and in an environment Covid and the pandemic and also abiding by state regulations as to where we are currently as a county," said Heather Byrd, the campus events and community relations manager.