University Graduation Ceremonies Are Going Virtual During the Pandemic

This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of graduates were left without prom. To support students, YouTube video hosting decided to hold the online graduation under the name of Dear Class of 2020, which will be held June 6 live. The cancellation of an actual event will be offset by the stellar host cast. Former US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama will be leading the ceremony. Mrs. Obama has been doing quite a lot to spotlight student life since leaving the White House. and has particularly taken advantage of streaming and social media platforms. She teamed up with media company called ATTN: for the series, which follows four college freshmen during their first year at college. The series aims to 'inspire every student in the U.S. to take charge of their future by completing their education past high school, whether at a professional training program, a community college, or a four-year college or university.'

And that is not all! Singer Lady Gaga, former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai will come to support the alumni and deliver a solemn speech. The organizers of the event did not forget about the after-party as well. Students will spectate the performances by Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Kerry Washington, Chloe X Halle, Dude Perfect, The Try Guys and other celebrities. The entrance is free, everyone can join this virtual party. “Graduation is a tradition that students and families look forward to and with the current state of the world, YouTube is lending some inspiration in the form of a virtual commencement,” said Susanne Daniels, global head of content for YouTube.

Report: Olha Dzharyha

Michelle Obama Catches Up with Ellen DeGenres Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently caught up with comedian and daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres! She told Ellen that she was happy to have her family home and safe amid the coronavirus outbreak. Her daughters are home taking online classes since universities and colleges have shut down. While her husband and former President Barack Obama is at home with her family.

The former First Lady said, “We can do with a lot less, and I think that's an important lesson that I want my kids to understand. Be grateful for what you have and be ready to share it when the time comes, because that's really what it's all about. We’re worried, now we’re just happy that we're together and everybody is healthy and safe — who cares about the other stuff?” Obama acknowledged the hardships that many Americans are experiencing because of the pandemic, which has affected tens of thousands of people in the world. She said, “I feel for all the folks who are going to suffer because of what's going to happen to the economy and we have to be mindful about what we're going to do to support those folks when this quarantine is over.” She admitted that it’s forced her and her family to sit down with each other to have real conversations without electronics. But she remained positive, "Be grateful for what you have and be ready to share it when the time comes. Because that's really what it's all about. Now, we're just happy that we're together and everybody is healthy and safe. Who cares about the other stuff?"

Report: Amanda Lou

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