{"id":6464,"date":"2020-12-03T18:03:19","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T18:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/2020\/12\/03\/5-ways-to-celebrate-the-class-of-2020\/"},"modified":"2021-04-16T18:16:26","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T18:16:26","slug":"5-ways-to-celebrate-the-class-of-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/blog\/5-ways-to-celebrate-the-class-of-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Celebrate the Class of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/04\/Graduate.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Celebrate-the-Class-of-2020(1280)&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Graduation Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention Class of 2021: You\u2019re still graduating!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Graduating from college is a big deal. So, you deserve to honor all the hard work you put into your journey as a Warrior.<\/p>\n<p>Here are five ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/commencement\/?utm_source=Homepage&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=Recruitment&amp;utm_term=Commencement-Spring-2020&amp;utm_content=Spring-2020\">celebrate earning your degree<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;6390,6388,6389&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Mortarboard Gallery&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; auto=&#8221;on&#8221; auto_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;1. Decorate your mortarboard cap&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;1. Decorate Mortarboard&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>This semester, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academic\/\">Office of Academic Affairs<\/a> will be providing Graduate Celebration Packages with lots of free goodies, including a mortarboard cap and tassel matching your degree and program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Associate of Arts &#8211; Royal Blue<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Arts &#8211; White<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Music &#8211; Pink<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Science &#8211; Gold<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Science (Teaching) &#8211; Light Blue<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Social Work &#8211; Citron<\/li>\n<li>Master&#8217;s Degree &#8211; Black<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you receive your package, embrace your inner creativity with a DIY project by decorating your cap with a fun design of your choice. You can find inspiration on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?rs=ac&amp;len=2&amp;q=grad%20cap%20ideas&amp;eq=grad%20cap&amp;etslf=5477&amp;term_meta[]=grad%7Cautocomplete%7C0&amp;term_meta[]=cap%7Cautocomplete%7C0&amp;term_meta[]=ideas%7Cautocomplete%7C0\">Pinterest<\/a> and tutorials galore on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=grad+cap+decoration\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/Ok2mrU8ge8UAGzGuZE\/giphy.gif&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Dressed Up GIF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;2. Get dressed up&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;2. 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Take some photos with your cap to remember the day.<\/p>\n<p>You can spruce up your homemade backdrop with some purple and white party streamers and balloons to feel closer to your WSU home.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3owypcneHIWDL9OGLm\/giphy.gif&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Special Meal GIF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;4. Make a special meal or order in&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;4. Make a Special Meal or Order In&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Pay tribute to yourself and your fellow grads over home-cooked or local takeout meal. The sky\u2019s the limit with dining options, so choose your favorite.<\/p>\n<p>To stay safe, you can even dine while video chatting with your family members and friends!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/l4JyOZjwqPL6PrdVC\/giphy.gif&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Watch Virtual Celebration GIF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;5. Watch the virtual celebration&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;5. Watch the Virtual Celebration&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Save the date:<\/strong> View the virtual celebration while WSU hosts a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WinonaStateU\/\">Facebook watch party<\/a> on <strong>Friday, Dec. 11 at 6pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a great opportunity for everyone to come together while maintaining social distancing.<\/p>\n<p>The virtual commencement program will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processional &amp; Welcome from President Olson<\/li>\n<li>Recognitions<\/li>\n<li>Student Speaker<\/li>\n<li>Alumni Welcome from Tracy Hale<\/li>\n<li>The Warriors\u2019 Journey<\/li>\n<li>Music: WSU Alma Mater<\/li>\n<li>Closing Remarks by President Olson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This historic video will be posted to the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/commencement\/?utm_source=Homepage&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=Recruitment&amp;utm_term=Commencement-Spring-2020&amp;utm_content=Spring-2020\">WSU commencement website<\/a>, Facebook and YouTube, so you can view it any time.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Need some more ideas?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Need some more ideas for celebrating? I\u2019ve got your back:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Don a Facebook frame to show your #WarriorPride on social media&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2020\/12\/Commencement-2020-Graduate-Frame-1280.jpg&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Facebook Frame&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>What better way to share your graduate status than using a custom WSU frame!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wsu.mn\/wsu2020frame&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Get the Frame&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Add your favorite picture of you and a caption to the Yearbook&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2020\/04\/JM-Yearbook-Example.png&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Yearbook&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Share your favorite picture of you along with your senior quote, Warrior Wisdom, or a meaningful memory from your time at WSU on the <a href=\"https:\/\/winona.kudoboard.com\/boards\/wsu-yearbook-2020\">Class of 2020 Yearbook Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Capture the celebration with<strong> #WarriorGrads2020<\/strong> on social media!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/winona.kudoboard.com\/boards\/wsu-yearbook-2020&#8243; button_text=&#8221;Add to the Yearbook&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Read your shoutout or send a thank-you on the WSU Kudoboard&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;%%141%%&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#4b08a1&#8243; use_circle=&#8221;on&#8221; circle_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; use_circle_border=&#8221;on&#8221; circle_border_color=&#8221;#4b08a1&#8243; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Shoutout&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>End the semester on a positive note by leaving one for your greatest supporters. You can also read your kudos written by family, a friend, an employer, a professor, or a fellow WSU alumnus.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/winona.kudoboard.com\/boards\/warrior-grads-2020&#8243; button_text=&#8221;Share Kudos&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;#WarriorTransformation&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2020\/12\/Graduate-WSU-Letters-1280.jpg&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Transformation Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243;]Celebrate the transformation you\u2019ve made over the years at WSU.<\/p>\n<p>Post a photo of your freshman self and a recent photo and use the tag <strong>#warriortransformation<\/strong> to be featured on WSU\u2019s social media.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Graduation Cap Decor&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2020\/12\/Male-Graduate-Decorated-Cap-1280.jpg&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Grad Caps Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243;]Show off your creativity and personality!<\/p>\n<p>Share a photo of your decorated graduation cap and use the tag <strong>#FlyHighWarriors<\/strong> to be featured on WSU\u2019s social media.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Conclusion Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019re are graduating, Warriors. 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