From the judges: While simple in concept, this was enormously well-executed. Their attention to detail was commendable, and the content/video was high quality. With such a small alumni shop, UBCs efforts were admirable. Tying together with the contest, and utilizing this opportunity to promote alumni UBC was smart. Great work -- and a fun thing to continue for future graduates.
UBC Celebrates Together (Post-Graduation Celebration)
Category
Alumni Relations > Alumni Relations Pivot
Description
Award: Bronze
Institution: The University of British Columbia
Title of Entry: UBC Celebrates Together (Post-Graduation Celebration)
About this Entry: After years of hard work and dedication, our newest alumni from the Class of 2020 have earned their UBC credentials. To celebrate this milestone, alumni UBC presents UBC Celebrates Together, a global broadcast celebration that followed UBC Okanagan’s Digital Graduation on June 17th.
UBC Celebrates Together follows five new alumni, representing the Class of 2020, as they walk through the campus starting with what would have been their first steps leaving graduation ceremonies held in the Gymnasium at UBC Okanagan. The online event shadows these new alumni as they interact with pieces of content walking through the UBC Okanagan campus and bring the audience – who join online from living rooms, offices, and kitchens around the world – to engage and connect with the campus and each other from home.
This 15-minute video segment featured guest messages from President & Vice Chancellor, Santa J. Ono, Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Principal, Deborah Buszard, a special message from volunteers and alumni, a digital a cappella performance by UBCO Beats, UBCO Professors reading their “Rate My Professor” reviews, and a special living room performance by Juno Award winning Canadian artist, Bahamas.