The deadline is fast approaching for College employees to submit video messages to graduates for Virtual Spring Convocation.
Pre-recorded video wishes from College staff, faculty and administrators may be uploaded via this dropbox link until Friday, June 11.
Video well-wishes to graduates aim to help make virtual convocation all the more meaningful for NC’s Class of 2021. Vital to the success of virtual convocation, when we are unable to celebrate in-person, submitted videos will be played as part of the live ceremony broadcasts from June 21-25. They reflect the caring nature of our College community intrinsic to our ‘NC DNA’ which we hope has defined their experience at NC, and will leave them with fond, lasting memories of their time with the College.
We hope to gather enough video well wishes from each school/program this spring so that graduates will be able to hear from staff/faculty/ administrators familiar to them during their convocation ceremony.
Who can submit video wishes
Staff, faculty and administrators who have worked closely with our graduates are invited to submit video messages of congratulations to our Class of 2021.
Videos may be specific to a program area/school of study, or may be a general message to all graduates.
Tips for recording / submitting your video
- Use your cellphone to record and upload your video or, if preferred, record with a camera and upload files from your computer.
- Submissions should be 30-60 seconds in length.
- Ensure the camera is horizontal during your recording.
- Subjects should fill the frame and be close to the camera.
- Light should be bright and even while recording a video.
- Avoid windy or noisy areas when recording your video.
- Ensure that COVID-19 public health regulations/safety measures are followed while recording your video. Only individual submissions will be accepted at this time due to physical distancing guidelines. If recording on campus, PPE requirements must be followed.
How to submit video well-wishes
Simply upload videos to the www.dropbox.com/request/zDyWElyfU3pPa3P50dzh by Friday, June 11 (11:59 p.m. deadline). If you have trouble accessing the dropbox link directly from this notice, please copy and paste the link into your browser directly.
Ideas for well-wishes
Seeking inspiration for what to say to our Class of 2021? Some suggestions include:
- Share a memory from the past academic year or from your time with our graduates. “I will never forget when …”
- Encourage our graduates to take away an important lesson from their time at NC. “Graduates, if you remember one thing from our class, I hope it’s …”
- Share your advice or words of wisdom. “I believe the secret to success is …”
- Share an example of how their class has made a difference in the community. “When we supported [insert initiative] I was very proud of our work.”
View examples from Convocation – 2020 in the video at the top of this article.
Help make Virtual Convocation a success
In addition to submitting a video message to graduates, staff, faculty and administrators are encouraged to promote student participation, and post/ share convocation content via social media.
Encourage student participation
- Reach out to graduates by email or social media and encourage them to participate in their scheduled ceremonies and their program area’s Zoom viewing party (additional information will become available regarding how faculty may participate in their program’s Zoom party).
- Staff and faculty are encouraged to support the College community by promoting virtual convocation. As an ambassador for the College at a time when students may not be sure about what to expect, you can assist by helping to build awareness and excitement around the virtual event.
Post and share content on social media
- Post and share messages via social media that encourage participation in the virtual ceremonies, share memories from the academic year, and stories that celebrate our Class of 2021.
- Ensure that all convocation content posted includes the hashtag #NCGrad2021. Posts that include the hashtag will appear on the College’s convocation tagboard; and likes, comments and reactions during the ceremonies will be visible on the livestream.
Contact
Questions or need support? Please contact Carly Root in the Office of the President at [email protected].
Related article
May 31, 2021: Staff participation will make the ‘NC Difference’ for Virtual Spring Convocation
