2023 Fall Commencement Video Archive | Graduation | Valencia College

FALL 2023
Commencement Archive

– December 12, 2023 –

1pm and 5pm Ceremony

Congratulations to the Valencia College Fall 2023 Graduating Class.

2023 Commencement - December 12, 2023 - Afternoon Ceremony

2023 Commencement - December 12, 2023 - Evening Ceremony

Special Message for our Graduates

Mensaje Especial de la Dra. Kathleen Plinske

English
Graduates, commencement marks the beginning of a new chapter in your lives.  For those of us who work at Valencia College, it’s also a time to honor and recognize your achievements. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication that have brought you to this moment. You have overcome challenges and obstacles and, while it didn’t come easy, today you are a Valencia College graduate. Graduates, we honor you!

Dr. Kathleen Plinske
President

Español
Graduados: Esta ceremonia marca el inicio de un nuevo capítulo en sus vidas. Es también, para quienes trabajamos en Valencia College, una oportunidad para reconocer y celebrar sus logros. Estamos enormemente orgullosos del esfuerzo y dedicación con que han alcanzado este momento. Han vencido desafíos y obstáculos,  y aunque no haya sido fácil, hoy ustedes son graduados de Valencia College. Y nosotros los felicitamos de todo corazón.

Dr. Kathleen Plinske
President

Français
Diplômés, la remise des diplômes marque le debut d' un nouveau châpitre dans votre vie. Pour nous qui travaillons a Valencia College, c'est aussi le moment d' honorer et de reconnaître vos resultats. Nous sommes extrêmement fiers du bon travail et dévouement qui vous ont emmené à ce moment. Vous avez surmonté des défits et difficultés et, malgré que ça n'a pas été facile, aujourd' hui vous devenez un diplômé du Valencia College. Diplômés, nou vous saluons.

Dr. Kathleen Plinske
President

Kreyòl ayisyen
Etidyan! Seremoni gradiyasyon se kòmansman yon lòt etap nan lavi nou. Pou nou menm ki travay nan Valencia College,
se yon moman tou pou nou onore epi rekonèt sa etidyan nou yo reyalize. Nou fyè anpil pou
tout travay ak tout efò nou fè ki rive mennen nou la a jodi a. Nou leve defi a epi n' kraze tout baryè sou wout nou, e malgre ke
sa pa t' fasil, jodi a nou gradye nan Valencia College.
N'ap fè tout etidyan ki gradye yo konpliman!

Dr. Kathleen Plinske
President

Português
Graduandos, a formatura marca o início de um novo capítulo em suas vidas. Para nós que trabalhamos na Valencia College, é também um momento de homenagear e reconhecer suas conquistas. Estamos extremamente orgulhosos do trabalho árduo e da dedicação que trouxeram vocês até aqui. Vocês superaram desafios e obstáculos e, embora não tenha sido fácil, hoje vocês se formam na Valencia College. Graduandos, nós os homenageamos!

Dr. Kathleen Plinske
President

العربية
أيها الخريجون، يمثل البدء بداية فصل جديد في حياتك. بالنسبة لأولئك منا الذين يعملون في فالنسيا، فقد حان الوقت أيضًا لتكريم إنجازاتك وتقديرها. نحن فخورون للغاية بالعمل الجاد والتفاني الذي أوصلك إلى هذه اللحظة. لقد تغلبت على التحديات والعقبات، وعلى الرغم من أن الأمر لم يكن سهلاً، فأنت اليوم أحد خريجي كلية فالنسيا. أيها المتخرجون نكرمكم!

Dr. Kathleen Plinske
President

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Commencement Agenda

Afternoon Ceremony begins at 1pm EST

Evening Ceremony begins at 5pm EST

Section	Presenter
The Processional, Platform Party and Faculty Pomp and Circumstance	Elgar
Welcome	Dr. Kathleen Plinske President
Commendation from District Board of Trustees 1:00pm	Mr. Michael A. Sasso Vice Chair, District Board of Trustees
Commendation from District Board of Trustees 5:00pm	Ms. Beth Smith Chair, District Board of Trustees
Introduction of Platform Party	Dr. Isis Artze-Vega Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Recognition of Faculty and Staff	Dr. Isis Artze-Vega Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Recognition of Honors Graduates	Dr. Isis Artze-Vega Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
Recognition of Bachelors Gradutes 1:00pm	Dr. Jennifer Lawhon President, Collegewide Faculty Association
Recognition of Bachelors Gradutes 5:00pm	Professor Chris Borglum Vice President, Collegewide Faculty Association
Recognition of Distinguished Graduate and Alumni Welcome	Mr. Brad Pierce ’97 Board Member, Valencia College Foundation
Commencement Address	Ms. Andrea Silva Summer / Fall 2023 Distinguished Graduate
Presentation of Graduates	Dr. Kathleen Plinske President
Conferring of Degrees Ms. Beth Smith, Chair Mr. Michael A. Sasso Vice Chair Mr. John Davis, Trustee Mr. Angel de la Portilla, Trustee Ms. Daisy Lopez-Cid, Trustee Mr. John Martinez, Trustee Ms. Tracey Stockwell, Trustee Dr. Jennifer Lawhon, President, Collegewide Faculty Association Professor Chris Borglum, Vice President, Collegewide Faculty Association	Dr. Kathleen Plinske President
Closing Remarks	Dr. Lesley Frederick Vice President, Student Affairs
The Recessional	Fall 2023 Graduates
The audience is requested to remain seated until the graduate and faculty recessional has left the arena.