The Maricopa County Community College District, which includes Glendale Community College, 6000 W. Olive Ave., in order to protect the health of graduates, attendees and faculty and staff during …
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GCC cancels spring commencement ceremonies
Health concerns nix in-person events
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Glendale Community College 6000 W. Olive Ave. Glendale, AZ
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The Maricopa County Community College District, which includes Glendale Community College, 6000 W. Olive Ave., in order to protect the health of graduates, attendees and faculty and staff during COVID-19 precautions, announced March 26 that all in-person Commencement and Convocation ceremonies scheduled for April and May have been canceled.
“We are as disappointed as you with this development,” Interim Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales stated in a news release. “Commencements and the surrounding celebrations are the best events of our year, so it was not an easy decision to make, but we must put health and safety first, adhering to the direction state and local governments have given.”
While the ceremonies are canceled, MCCCD is exploring other options to bring together Maricopa graduates and families at a later date in other venues when groups can celebrate without health and safety concerns.
The Maricopa Community Colleges will continue to keep the community informed of new developments and new actions as they are taken.
