2020 Commencement Schedule
All events are scheduled for Eastern Time (ET)
Class of 2020 Online Commencement Exhibition and Marketplace - Live Now at mica.edu/2020exhibition
All MICA Gathering - June 26, 5 p.m.
Featuring local DJs and a variety of musical styles, the lineup for this event includes 30-minute sets from DJ Pancakes, J Stash, Mimi Moss, Logicoma, and Allen Hansrisuk.
Learn more at mica.edu/gathering2020
Class of 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony - Streaming on mica.edu/2020exhibition on June 26, 9 a.m.
Reading of Baccalaureates Candidates by Department, 10 a.m.
10:05, Animation, Humanistic Studies + Animation, Architectural Design
10:10, Art History, Theory, & Criticism, Ceramics, Drawing, Fiber, Humanistic Studies + Fiber
10:15, Film & Video, Humanistic Studies + Film & Video, Game Design,
10:20, General Fine Arts, Humanistic Studies + General Fine Arts,
10:25, Graphic Design, Humanistic Studies + Graphic Design
10:35, Illustration, Humanistic Studies + Illustration
10:40, Interactive Arts, Interdisciplinary Sculpture
10:45, Painting, Photography
10:50, Printmaking, Humanistic Studies + Printmaking, Product Design, Humanistic Studies + Product Design, Additional Faculty & Student Remarks
11:00, Recessional
Please note: Times are estimated and subject to change.
Reading of the Master's Candidates by Department, Noon
Master of Fine Arts
12:00, Community Arts, Curatorial Practice
12:05, Filmmaking , Graphic Design , LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting
12:10, Illustration Practice , Mount Royal School of Art
12:15, Photography & Electronic Media MFA, Rinehart School of Sculpture MFA, Studio Art MFA
Master of Arts, Noon
12:18, Art Education
12:20, Design Leadership, Graphic Design
12:25, Illustration, Social Design
12:30, Teaching
Masters of Professional Studies
12:30, Business of Art & Design, Information & Data Visualization, UX Design
12:35, Additional Student Remarks
12:45, Recessional
Please note: Times are estimated and subject to change.
Related Events
Screenings - Streaming here on June 25, 3:45 - 5:55 p.m.
- Animation - 3:45 - 5:25 p.m.
Film & Video - 5:30 - 5:55 p.m.
Message from President Hoi
To the unstoppable MICA Class of 2020!
This Spring Semester was unlike any other, but it did not stop you from overcoming all obstacles to get to this important milestone. All of us are so incredibly proud of you. Please know that we understand and share with you the deep sense of loss you feel with the campus closure. We are committed to celebrating you and your accomplishments in an extended way beyond today.
Congratulations, Class of 2020! You have our enduring love, admiration, and support.
Samuel Hoi
President
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MICA Traditions
2020 Commencement Program
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MICA Traditions
The Chain of Office and Medallion
The Chain of Office and Medallion is worn by MICA’s president during Commencement. The Medallion, designed by Karen Klinedinst ’85, includes symbols that represent MICA’s endurance since its founding in 1826. It is paired with the Chain, designed by Betty Cooke ’46, where each link features the name of the College’s official and acting presidents, symbolically connecting MICA’s founder to its current leader.
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MICA Traditions
Academic Regalia
Modern academic regalia evolved from apparel worn by monks and students in the Middle Ages. The gown is symbolic of democracy in scholarship, and the cap is a sign of the freedom of scholarship. The hood is lined with the official colors of the institution conferring the degree and bound with velvet of the color appropriate for the highest degree achieved. MICA’s colors are brown and gold for the MFA, white and gold for the MA, and blue and gold for the MA in Art Education.
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MICA Traditions
Our Velvet Beret
One special tradition at MICA is the wearing of a black velvet beret rather than mortarboards standard at other colleges and universities.
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MICA Traditions
Honor Cords
Academic Honor Cords are worn by students who are awarded Cum Laude (green), Magna Cum Laude (red), and Summa Cume Laude (gold). The Art Education Honor Cord (light blue) is worn by undergraduate students accepted into the five-year BFA/MAT program. Leadership Honor Cords (bright blue) are worn by students recognized for outstanding leadership and contributions to the MICA community. Military Service Honor Cords (dark blue and gold) are worn by current members and veterans of the United States military.
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MICA Traditions
Leadership in Diversity Stoles and Cords
Leadership in Diversity Stoles and Cords are worn by students recognized for leadership, academic achievement, and involvement in advancing the Center for Identity and Inclusion’s mission and vision. The stoles are red which represents power, energy, creation, passion, and love. The Adinkra Ghanaian symbol shows two conjoined crocodiles, which symbolizes democracy and cooperation and means Unity in Diversity. Other stoles include Asian Silk Stoles (silk bamboo print), Faith-based Stoles (Jewish stoles are blue and white, Christian stoles are teal), Heritage Stoles (red, green, and yellow), Hispanic Stoles (white, red, and blue), Kente Stoles from Africa (green, gold, and maroon), LGBTQIA Stoles (rainbow colors with an inverted pink triangle), and International Student Cords (white).