The Maverick Minute: Deborah Smith-Howell
Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies, joined Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., to discuss the significance of items worn at commencements.
- published: 2020/12/11
- contact: University Communications
- email: contact@unomaha.edu
Have you ever viewed a university commencement ceremony and wondered about the history behind the platform party’s regalia?
Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D., UNO’s associate vice chancellor of academic affairs and dean of graduate studies, joined UNO Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D, to discuss the significance of the robes, caps, medallions, and other items that will be on display during UNO’s virtual commencement on Friday, Dec. 18.
UNO students and their friends, family members, and loved ones are invited to take part in the Commencement Countdown beginning Monday, Dec. 14, or dig in to the “virtual swag bag” and download social media stickers, virtual backgrounds, props and more.
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