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Welcome to the Class of 2021 Message Board!

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Welcome to the Class of 2021 Message Board!

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Leave a message.
Share a picture.
Thank a mentor.
Give a shout out.

Whether grad, parent, educator, alumni, or valued supporter -- you can leave your love here.

1. Click the pink plus sign
2. Leave your message, photo, link, or video (or all of the above!)
3. Sign your name! If you are a graduate, let us know your school or department.
4. Read the messages from others!

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Since I can't seem to find words of my own that feel sufficient, it seemed fitting (and inevitable :)) to look for an Anne Bogart quote, so... "In the theater, we create experiential journeys for audiences. In the midst of experience is born encounter. We are meant to be in the room together, undergoing experience, undergoing other people, undergoing ideas, undergoing metaphor, undergoing history, and undergoing life." Thank you for continuing to create and leaning into that space of encounter despite all of the obstacles of the year. You are amazing. Wishing you all the best and so much joy! FORGE! Grá, Andra Harbold, Department of Theatre

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Laura Baumeister, College of Fine Arts Graduate:  We are happy about your earned achievement.  You have always set goals, which you successfully attain.  You are set for a promising future.
Wishing you, our talented
goddaughter, blessings and life's best in your bright future journey.  Congrats!

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Mari!   Congratulations.🎈

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We are so proud of what you have accomplished and can't wait to see  what you do next! You're a great person with talent and brains and will go great places. Enjoy the ride.
Love, Dad and Heather!!

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What an extraordinary group of artists. It’s been my sincere privilege to work with you and I’m looking forward to seeing what great things are accomplished in your futures. Much love, Maggie Tesch

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Congrats to our Graphic Design graduates and the entire class of 2021!
– Dan Evans, Dept. of Art & Art History

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You never cease aweing me with your hardwork and dedication to everything you do! I hope you feel pride in all that you have done because you are truly amazing my love <3 You've earned this!! I love you so so much

-Your GF

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Congratulations Natalie and the MTP Class of 2021! You are all Stars!!!
Best wishes from The Aris Family

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Congratulations, graduates! The world needs you now, more than ever. Sending best wishes to each of you! 

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Congratulations, graduates! The world needs you now, more than ever. Sending best wishes to each of you! 

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-Julie Wright-Costa, School of Music

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Congratulations to my bug, Taylor Thomas and the Class of `20! 

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Congratulations to my bug, Taylor Thomas and the Class of `20! 

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Congratulations to the class of 2021! I can't wait to see what's next for all of you.

-Kate Wolsey, Internship Coordinator

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Best of luck to each and every one of you! 

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Best of luck to each and every one of you! 

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“Congratulations to the College of Fine Arts class of 2021. I am inspired by you tenacity, creativity, determination, dedication, resilience, and the art I witnessed this year. Best of luck to each and every one of you!”

- Robert Scott Smith, Department of Theatre

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You are exiting one cohort just to be warmly welcomed into another: the CFA alumni club!

To make that transition complete, we hope our 2021 grads will join us on social media (@uofucfaalumni on Instagram and join the CFA’s Alumni Facebook group) to stay connected and allow us to continue to celebrate your successes and support you on your next adventures.

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2021 Convocation_ FAAs welcome new alumni-2

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“Take your art, take you heart, and take your humanity out into the world and share it. Good luck!” 

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“Take your art, take you heart, and take your humanity out into the world and share it. Good luck!” 

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- Christine McMillan, School of Dance

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School of Dance Congratulations to Seniors from Chris McMillan (1)

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“Go out and change the world. Congratulations”

- Sarah Shippobotham, Department of Theatre

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"As the director of the School of Music, and on behalf of everyone at the School of Music I want you to know how very very proud of you we all are. Congratulations!”

- Miguel Chuaquii, Director of the School of Music

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Class of 2021:
You have come and made your mark.
Remember these days.
Share your craft and knowledge generously.
Do your part to make the world a stronger, more beautiful and compassionate place.
Liz Leckie,
College of Fine Arts Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs

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What an honor and pleasure to share this time with you!  "Go on...open the door to the rest of it."  Rupi Kaur

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What an honor and pleasure to share this time with you!  "Go on...open the door to the rest of it."  Rupi Kaur

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Margo Andrews
Department of Theatre

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I wish all of you the best on the next adventure in your life. Congratulations!
Wishing you the best,
Michelle Addison
Administrative Officer
School of Music

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All best as you take your talents and passion into the world.  Remember to be kind!
Brenda Van der Wiel, Department of Theatre

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Congratulations from the Art History faculty! 

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Congratulations from the Art History faculty! 

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You have made it through a remarkable year, and we're all so proud of you. We are excited about your future, and we've really loved working with you. We hope you have a restorative summer. Congratulations!

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Art History Faculty Class of 2021 Congratulations

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“It has been a year! You have been creative, you have been stunning. Thank you for all of the work this year. It’s been an excellent time. Congratulations!”
- David Schmidt, Department of Theatre

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- Ed Bateman, Department of Art & Art History.

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Congratulations to the graduates of 2021! 

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Congratulations to the graduates of 2021! 

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“I wish you all the best as you move forward into he new adventures that lie before you.”

Wendy Wischer,  Department of Art & Art History

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“You are about to navigate an uncharted path that will lead you to wonderful experiences and places. You are powerful beyond measure and the world desperately needs your creative radiance and vision to help shape a better future. Godspeed!”

-Beth Krensky, Department of Art & Art History

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Do you remember that very first day in your freshman theory class when I told you that if you have the tenacity, the work ethic, and talent you would be very successful in music?  Well that day is here, that day is now! Go out and conquer the world. I have faith in you!

- Dr. Pam Jones, School of Music

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Dr. Pam Jones, Professor (Lecturer), School of Music.MOV

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"So, the dream: keep working soul. SoulWork is a verb. SoulWork goes looking for soul because good theatre got

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A heart felt congratulations to all of the College of Fine Arts students who are graduating this year, an EXTRA special shout out to our arts teaching students, and EXTRA EXTRA special shout out to our Masters of Arts and Teaching - Fine Arts students! We are excited to see how you will continue to transform education as you use the arts to positively impact our k12 schools and communities for years to come.

- Kelby McIntyre-Martinez , Assistant Dean for Arts Education & Community Engagement

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Arts Teaching Graduation Congrats Message

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Congratulations to the dynamic class of 2021! You’ve proven yourselves capable, creative, persistent and adaptable. WATCH OUT WORLD!
— Marina Gomberg

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You've successfully made it through the weirdness of 2020-2021, AND finished your degree- that's worth celebrating! Enjoy this time of joy and transition!
- Paige Tinsman, CFA Advisor

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“Good luck to you, and I am so excited for what is to come for each of you!”

- Lynn Deboeck, Department of Theatre

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“You are now ready to go out and face the world! Many congratulations!”

- Chris Lippard, Department of Film & Media Arts

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Congratulations to the class of 2021! You are ready to take on the world!

- Samantha Matsukawa, School of Dance + Department of Art & Art History alum

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Congratulations from the Film Production Club!

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Congratulations from the Film Production Club!

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Our seniors made the club what it is today and it will be so weird not having them around anymore. Please, please, please keep in touch, maybe we can have some honorary alumni guest speakers in the future. Y'all are the best, congrats!

- Film Production Club at the University of Utah

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Congratulations! Before you completely forget about us grab our email, and share with us your future successes. We love to hear about it!

- Craig Caldwell, Department of Film & Media Arts