Wearing your department’s colors at graduation.
WEARING YOUR DEPARTMENT’S COLORS AT GRADUATION.
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Remember that distinct splash of color on your graduation day? Or perhaps you're eagerly anticipating it. Among the myriad traditions that define our unique university experiences – from the ones that made you roll your eyes to those that truly moved you – the academic and honor-based rituals often hold a special significance. Wearing your department’s specific colors at commencement is a prime example, a visible testament to years of rigorous dedication and intellectual pursuit.
It's more than just fabric; it's a symbolic embrace of the unique academic community you forged within the larger university. Whether your chosen hue represented the rigorous logic of a science department or the nuanced narratives of the humanities, it marked your specialized journey. For some, it was a profound moment of pride, a quiet acknowledgment of the specialized knowledge gained and the honor earned. For others, perhaps it felt like just another formality in a long day, a quaint custom you simply went along with.
But consider the collective identity it fosters. Surrounded by peers, each adorned in their departmental colors, you were part of a vibrant tapestry, woven by countless hours in lecture halls, libraries, and labs. It was a visual reminder that while you all shared the broad, demanding university experience, you also carved out your own distinct path. What did that color mean to you then? What does it represent now, looking back? These are the threads that connect us, from the seemingly trivial to the truly transformative.