The Moment

Stories from the Class of 2020

Read more about some of the thoughtful, intelligent, and talented students who make up Duke’s 2020 graduating class.

After an Unprecedented Semester, Nearly 6,000 to Receive Degrees This Weekend
On campus commencement ceremony will be held at a later date
Student Honors and Laurels for 2020
Congratulations to all the student award winners from Duke University units in 2020
Natalie Horler of Cascada Leads the Class of 2020 in ‘Everytime We Touch’
A Gathering Becomes a Way to Celebrate and Support the Class of 2020
‘Marking the Moment’ features messages and songs from the Duke community

Schedule

Sunday, May 10

10:00 am

Marking the Moment Opens

Explore messages and experiences from across the Duke community. You can access these videos at any time throughout the coming days.

11:00 - 11:30 am

Hangout with Coach K

Join Duke Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski for a question-and-answer session in celebration of the 2020 graduates.

1:00 - 1:45 pm

Chat with Dean Sue, Gary Bennett, and Mary Pat McMahon

Chanticleer Editor Annika Sharma ’20 will host a conversation with Dean of Students Sue Wasiolek, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Gary Bennett, and Vice President and Vice Provost for Student Affairs Mary Pat McMahon.

3:00 - 3:45 pm

DAA Undergraduate Alumni Forum

The Duke Alumni Association will gather recent Trinity and Pratt alumni from around the world for a discussion of life after Duke.

4:00 - 4:45 pm

DAA Graduate and Professional Forum

The Duke Alumni Association will gather graduate and professional alumni from around the world to lead a discussion of life after Duke.

7:30 - 7:45 pm

A Special Performance by the Pitchforks and Out of the Blue

Close your day of celebration with the world premiere of a performance by the Pitchforks and Out of the Blue, Duke’s oldest a cappella groups.