Class of 2016 to graduate off-campus
Reporting about the SGA, not a record of it: The Johns Hopkins News-Letter published this and the SGA did not write it, file it, or approve it. The archive holds it because the article itself uses the phrases “sga” and “student government”.
Summary
- This Johns Hopkins News-Letter article reports on moving the Class of 2016 commencement from Homewood Field to Royal Farms Arena and on reactions to the change.
- The paper reported that Provost Robert C. Lieberman said officials carefully considered the move and consulted affected groups before reaching a decision.
- The article says SGA Executive President Jason Plush linked the change mainly to safety, weather and space, noting that Royal Farms Arena can hold over 14,000 people.
- The reporter writes that transportation plans were still being worked out, while the post-ceremony reception and campus traditions will remain at Homewood.
- According to the article, Plush said the SGA was the only student group consulted to his knowledge, and that SGA leaders weighed both the benefits and costs of the change.
- The paper reported mixed student reactions: Nikita Singh wanted the ceremony to remain on campus, while Nisu Patel said the arena would help people focus on the ceremony instead of the weather.