2024 Commencement

Video Transcript

Time Code	Audio	Visuals
00:00-00:03	[BAGPIPE MUSIC - The Brave]	Blue screen with CT State seal Words on the screen read “Inaugural Commencement Exercises 2024-Connecticut State Community College”
00:03-00:06	[BAGPIPE MUSIC - The Brave]	Musicians march while playing the bagpipes and drums
00:12-00:16	Male Voice 1: “In May, Connecticut State Community College celebrated its inaugural commencement.	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
00:16-00:31	The product of the consolidation of Connecticut’s twelve community colleges, CT State is Connecticut’s largest college and recognized its first graduates with ceremonies across the state.” [Music and Students Cheering]	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies, including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassels, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
00:32-00:51	Male Voice 2: “Whether a student started at one of the legacy colleges, or completed their credentials completely under the auspices of CT State, one thing was clear – their commencement was the highlight of their academic career and an opportunity to celebrate their hard work and thank the family and friends who supported their success.” [Music and Students Cheering]	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
00:52-00:57	Male Voice 3: “More than five thousand degrees and certificates were awarded during the twelve ceremonies.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies, including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassels, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
00:57-01:04	Female Voice 1: “CT State President Dr. John Maduko offered words of congratulations and encouragement at six of the campuses.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
01:04-01:28	Voice of Dr. John Maduko: “We are thankful to your families and faculty and staff and mentors in your lives, who have been with you for every step of your journey. These relationships have been fundamental to your success, providing a foundation of support that has brought us to this joyous celebration.” [MUSIC]	The video of Dr. Maduko’s speech overlaps with clips from each of the campus ceremonies, including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping a tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
01:29-01:35	Female Voice 1: “Special guest speakers and student award winners inspired graduates at all twelve.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
01:35-01:44	Dr. Richard Blumenthol: “Congratulations! You did it. You made it, and you deserve a great round of applause from all of us!”	Richard Blumenthol speaks at the podium
01:44-01:46	[APPLAUSE]	Students in audience clap
01:46-02:07	Student speaker: “No matter how low you’ve been, you've made it to where you are now. And if you've done this, you already have the tools to accomplish whatever you want to in life. Keep taking those steps little by little, one by one, day after day, and don't let your challenges or your past define you.” [MUSIC]	Student Speaker at the podium and students in the audience listening intently to her speech.
02:07-02:16	CEO Kim Hogan: “Campus CEOs and Presidents lead the proceedings, and were joined on the platform by campus leaders, dignitaries, and students with exceptional academic records.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
02:16-02:22	Male Voice 4: “Faculty ushered their students through the commencement procession while staff encouraged them.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies, including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassels, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
02:22-02:31	Male Voice 5: “Families and friends cheered as diplomas were handed out, and tears of pride were shed both on the stage, and in the audience.” [MUSIC]	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
02:32-02:41	Male Voice 6: “After every ceremony, students and their guests posed for photos. Prominent in each was a proud graduate holding a diploma.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies, including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassels, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
02:41-02:58	CEO Kim Hogan: “CT State’s inaugural commencement ceremonies celebrated the very best that each campus had to offer – their outstanding students, the support of faculty and staff who saw them through their journey, and the love and pride of their family and friends as they saw the tangible reward of their student’s commitment and dedication to improving their lives and that of their families.”	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassel, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.
02:58-03:05	Overlapping voices: “Congratulations to all of the Class of 2024!” [MUSIC]	Montage of video clips from each of the campus ceremonies, including students marching, receiving degrees, crossing stages, waving at the camera, flipping tassels, speakers at podiums, shaking hands, clapping, etc.

Commencement is a celebratory occasion and we should respect the hard work of our graduates, as well as their families andfriends in attendance. Any individual or group engaging in activity that interrupts or disrupts the normal progression of the ceremonies is not permitted and anyone engaging in that behavior will be asked to leave the event. Failure to leave may result indisciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the college. Disruptive behaviors and/or refusing to leave when orderedmay result in police action and subsequent criminal charges.