This year, Northeastern University’s College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) held its third annual graduation ceremony on May 2, 2019 to honor its graduates and celebrate their remarkable achievements. Hosted at Northeastern’s Matthews Arena, the event attracted more than 1,200 guests as CAMD graduates, both at the undergrad and graduate level, took the time to reflect upon and acknowledge their productive and meaningful careers as students while looking forward to their future impacts.
Dean Elizabeth Hudson welcomed graduating students and their guests and highlighted the accomplishments and successes each department has seen during the 2018-2019 academic year. CAMD acknowledged eight students for their academic, experiential and global achievements:
Graduate Awards for Outstanding Scholarly and Creative Achievements
- Zach Ben-Amots
- Claire Coletti
Undergraduate Awards for Outstanding Scholarly and Creative Achievements
- Alya Abourezk
- Brooke Baumgartner
- Meredith Dietz
- Grant Hill
Co-op/Experiential Learning Awards
- Christina Allan
- Tyler Blint-Welsh
CAMD also recognized the exception work of five faculty members:
Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Faculty Award
- Thomas Nakayama, Professor of Communication Studies
Distinguished Service Faculty Award
- Allen Feinstein, Teaching Professor of Music, Director of Bands, Head Advisor
Excellence in Teaching Award
- David Fannon, Assistant Professor of Architecture
- Susan Mello, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
- Douglass Scott, Senior Lecturer of Design, Art + Design
The guest speaker was Theatre alumnus Saheem Ali ’03, who delivered a poignant message about following one’s passion and taking creative risks. He reminded the audience how important the arts and creativity are in today’s modern global marketplace. The audience also had the opportunity to hear from CAMD’s Dean Elizabeth Hudson.
CAMD’s 2019 Graduation Celebration was a truly remarkable event, and we thank all of the graduates and their families and friends for joining us. Congratulations to the class of 2019! Please check out some photos (all taken by Brandon Farrell) from the ceremony, below.
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