Summer 2023 Page 12 CDU Newsletter
Road to Commencement : Oath & Honors Ceremonies and Gradfest
CDU hosted three remarkable of the ocean , mountains , and organized Gradfest , a precommencement event held
Oath and Honors Ceremonies city served as a picturesque leading up to its 39th Annual backdrop as students took part in the CDU Student Center . Commencement . These events , in a hooding ceremony , a special Gradfest provided an exciting held by the College of Science tradition for those graduating opportunity for graduating and Health ( COSH ), the College from the CDU / UCLA MD program . students to prepare for the of Medicine ( COM ), and the Distinguished speakers from upcoming commencement College of Nursing ( CON ), were CDU and program leadership ceremony . Students were able a testament to the hard work delivered inspiring speeches , to pick up special ordered flair and dedication of the graduating honoring the accomplishments such as first-generation cords students . of the medical graduates . and veteran cords , pose for memorable photos , choose
The COSH ’ s Oath and Honors CON ’ s event required an even identity stoles , and purchase
Ceremony took place in the larger venue due to its size and CDU merchandise . The event grand ballroom of the Marina significance . The ceremony was aimed to build anticipation and
Del Rey Marriott . With an air of held at the Los Angeles Airport create a sense of pride among anticipation and excitement , the Marriott , setting the stage the graduates as they embarked event brought together students , for a memorable celebration . on their next chapter . faculty , and esteemed guests . With an atmosphere of pride The largest ballroom in the hotel and achievement , the College The Oath and Honors provided an ideal setting for the of Nursing recognized its Ceremonies and Gradfest occasion , where the graduates graduates for their dedication events highlighted the were recognized for their and contributions to the nursing achievements and commitment achievements and commitment profession . CDU and program of graduating CDU students . to science and health . leaders took the opportunity These celebrations served as to address the students , a testament to the university ’ s
The following day , COM held sharing words of wisdom and dedication to nurturing future their Oath and Honors Ceremony encouragement . healthcare professionals who are in the breathtaking rooftop ready to make a positive impact ballroom of the Marina Del Rey In addition to the Oath and on the world . Marriott . The panoramic view Honors Ceremonies , CDU also