Over 200 Northwest Technical College graduates have been invited to celebrate their accomplishments at the NTC Commencement ceremony on May 5, 2023.
218 graduates from NTC’s five diverse career paths will be recognized at Bemidji’s Sanford Center beginning at 7 p.m. The ceremony will last about an hour and will be live-streamed on Facebook and Vimeo with ASL services available.
Members of the media are invited to attend.
Commencement Speakers
NTC’s class of 2023 will hear from a number of speakers including college President Dr. John L. Hoffman and Alyx Johnson, a nursing graduate from Bemidji. The NTC Commencement address will be delivered by the 39th Distinguished Minnesotan award recipient, who is to be announced at a later date.
Christian Breczinksi, associate director of accessibility services, will perform the national anthem at the ceremony.
Tickets & Parking
The NTC commencement ceremony is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. If the Sanford Center reaches capacity, guests will be directed to an overflow location where the live stream can be viewed.
There are approximately 1,000 parking spots at the Sanford Center available at no charge.
Seating & Accommodations
Doors to the Sanford Center will open 30 minutes prior to the ceremony. Commencement guests should enter the Sanford Center at Gate 2, through the main concourse. Guests who are hearing-impaired or need accommodations are invited to enter through Gate 3.
Online Streaming
Commencement will again be available through a live online video stream. The stream will be available at the start of each ceremony, Central time; viewers are encouraged to visit the stream in advance to ensure that necessary plug-ins are present and properly functioning.
Facebook
Vimeo – ASL services available
Tobacco-Free Campus
The NTC campus will be open to the public for self-guided tours and visits throughout May 5. NTC’s visitors are reminded that the campus is tobacco-free.
Calendar
May 5 – 7 p.m. – Northwest Technical College’s Commencement ceremony. Location: Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Drive NE, Bemidji. Open to the public.
Contact
Eric Sorenson, assistant director of communications and marketing