{"id":23677,"date":"2022-04-08T11:14:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T15:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/?p=23677"},"modified":"2022-04-08T11:19:17","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T15:19:17","slug":"mcelroy-to-give-commencement-address-april-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/2022\/04\/mcelroy-to-give-commencement-address-april-30\/","title":{"rendered":"McElroy to give commencement address April 30"},"content":{"rendered":"
Griffin A. McElroy, a graduate of Marshall University and award-winning podcaster, author and voice actor, will deliver the commencement address at Marshall\u2019s spring commencement Saturday, April 30, at the Mountain Health Arena in Huntington.<\/p>\n

McElroy, who graduated from Marshall in 2009 with a bachelor\u2019s degree in broadcast journalism, is best known for a highly popular podcast, \u201cMy Brother, My Brother & Me,\u201d that he stars in along with his two brothers, Justin and Travis McElroy.\u00a0 The podcast has often been ranked among the top 10 comedy podcasts on iTunes nationally. Griffin McElroy has also appeared as a voice actor in several animated series.<\/p>\n

Marshall\u2019s Spring 2022 Commencement will feature two ceremonies with Brad D. Smith<\/a> presiding.\u00a0 A total of 1304 students are expected to graduate this spring with more than 825 students planning to participate in the ceremonies, which will be livestreamed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The separate ceremonies will allow for fewer people attending at one time and provide the arena with time to sanitize and clean between the events. At this time, masks are recommended, but not required.\u00a0 This status could change depending on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u2019s mask designation the week of commencement. If mandatory masks become required, the university will provide them on the day of the event.<\/p>\n

The 9 a.m. ceremony will include undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students from the Lewis College of Business, College of Education and Professional Development, College of Science and the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences.<\/p>\n

The 2 p.m. ceremony will include undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students from the College of Arts and Media, Regents Bachelor of Arts, College of Liberal Arts and the College of Health Professions.<\/p>\n

Marshall University Registrar Dr. Sonja Cantrell-Johnson says the ceremonies always bring a lot of excitement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re happy to once again celebrate the achievements of our great students while welcoming them as Marshall alumni,\u201d said Cantrell-Johnson. \u201cAnd we\u2019re thrilled for the opportunity to hear from one of the many great young members of the Marshall University family in Griffin McElroy.\u201d<\/p>\n

PARKING<\/p>\n

Parking is available in the parking garage on Third Avenue across from the Mountain Health Arena. Parking in this garage is available on weekends at no charge. In addition, parking is available in the Pullman Square garages for a minimal fee. All three parking garages are in reasonable walking distance of the arena.<\/p>\n

SECURITY<\/p>\n

The Mountain Health Arena has implemented security procedures including walk-through metal detectors for all events occurring in the building, including Marshall University\u2019s commencement ceremonies. Graduates and guests should allow additional time to make it through security and find seats before the ceremony begins.<\/p>\n

Prohibited items include illegal drugs or substances, outside food and drink, knives, guns, pepper spray, lasers, glow sticks, fireworks, wallet chains, sharp spiked jewelry, selfie sticks, tripods and umbrellas. It is important to note the arena has a clear bag policy.<\/p>\n

For a full list of prohibited items, please visit https:\/\/www.mountainhealtharena.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

PHOTOGRAPHS<\/p>\n

Professional photographers will be at the stage area during the ceremony to take pictures of each graduate. Legacy Photographics Inc. will send proof information to graduates using MU e-mail addresses a few days after the ceremony. Purchase of photographs is entirely optional. Please contact Legacy at www.legacyphoto.com<\/a> or 1-800-447-2550 for more information.<\/p>\n

CEREMONIES AVAILABLE ON WEB<\/p>\n

The commencement ceremonies will be streamed live on the web. The link will be available on the main Marshall University website at www.marshall.edu\/it\/livestream<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL CEREMONIES FOR GRADUATES<\/p>\n

Other spring ceremonies for graduates include the following, many of which will be livestreamed. It\u2019s important to note this is not an exhaustive list and students should check with their individual colleges and\/or departments for specific information.<\/p>\n

Lavender Graduation Ceremony<\/strong>
\n4 p.m., Wednesday, April 20\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Donning of the Kente Celebration<\/strong>
\n5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 21\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Memorial Student Center Plaza<\/p>\n

Honors College Convocation<\/strong>
\n7 p.m., Friday, April 22\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center
\n<\/strong>
\nSchool of Pharmacy Investiture and Commencement<\/strong>
\n4 p.m., Thursday, April 28\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Graduate Hooding Ceremony for the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences
\n<\/strong>5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 28\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 J. Churchill Hodges Atrium | Weisberg Engineering<\/p>\n

Graduate Hooding Ceremony for the College of Education and Professional Development<\/strong>
\n7 p.m., Thursday, April 28\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Buskirk Field<\/p>\n

Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Investiture and Commencement<\/strong>
\n4 p.m., Friday, April 29\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

Nursing Recognition Ceremony<\/strong>
\n5 p.m., Friday, April 29 (B.S.N.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Memorial Student Center, Don Morris Room
\n7 p.m., Friday, April 29 (M.S.N.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Memorial Student Center, Don Morris Room
\n
\nGraduate Hooding Ceremony for the School of Physical Therapy <\/strong>
\n6 p.m.,\u00a0\u00a0 Friday, April 29\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New Baptist Church, Huntington<\/p>\n

Department of English Celebration Ceremony<\/strong>
\n1:30 p.m., Friday, April 29\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Memorial Student Center, Room BE5
\n
\nGraduate Hooding Ceremony for the College of Science <\/strong>
\n1 p.m., Saturday, April 30 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Smith Hall Room 154<\/p>\n

Graduate Hooding Ceremony for the Department of Social Work <\/strong>
\n4 p.m., Saturday, May 7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Memorial Student Center, Don Morris Room<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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