Syracuse, N.Y. - Syracuse University has announced that they will be holding their 2020 commencement ceremony at the Carrier Dome this coming fall.
Chancellor Kent Syverud said in a stetment "after hearing from thousands of our students, I am pleased to share with you that this fall we will hold our 2020 Commencement in our stadium, after the roof replacement project is complete and once health officials advise large gatherings are once again safe, Our graduating students have earned it"
Syverud, says the 2020 ceremony will be one of the first events held in the stadium after the roof replacement.
This is Chancellor Syverud's statement:
"After hearing from thousands of our students, I am pleased to share with you that this fall we will hold our 2020 Commencement in our stadium, after the roof replacement project is complete and once health officials advise large gatherings are once again safe. Graduating students overwhelmingly selected this option. It will be one of the first events held in this space. I promise you, we will make it special, meaningful and memorable. Our graduating students have earned it."
Chancellor Kent Syverud
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