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It is the first time since 1945 that the university has altered the commissioning ceremony.
Lt. Gen. Thomas C. Seamands, the Army’s 48th deputy chief of staff and UD alumnus, is the guest speaker.
During the ceremony, parents will place the shoulder boards on the cadets’ uniforms.
Last weekend, more than 2,000 UD students graduated during three virtual ceremonies.
>> Record number of University of Dayton students to graduate in virtual ceremonies
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration asked that graduation ceremonious move online or include a designated pick up time and location for students to get their degrees.
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