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Hello everyone. I'm Marie Bernardo-Sousa, President of the Providence Campus.
On behalf of our Board of Trustees, and all of us at Johnson & Wales University
Congratulations JWU Class of 2020!
We know these past few months have not been
what you hoped and expected as you
concluded your studies at Johnson & Wales.
We are so proud how you stood up
to the challenges presented with courage
and perseverance. Your Wildcat spirit
will serve you well in the month ahead.
This past year I had many opportunities
to witness your spirit firsthand whether
at the President's Game, an academic event, 
or meeting your families during Family Weekend.
Your enthusiasm for the JWU
experience is undeniable.
What stands out for me is the commitment each of you
have to building a stronger JWU Community
today and into the future.
May 23rd has been a day we've all been looking forward to for so long.
We come together today virtually to
recognize and honor your hard work and
achievements.
By the authority vested in me,
by the Board of Trustees of the
University, under the laws governing
education in Rhode Island,
I confer upon you, your earned degree from Johnson & Wales University.
Congratulations Wildcats! 
Let's do this again in our caps and gowns
with Pomp and Circumstance
playing as you receive your diploma on the stage.
Our faculty have been with you
every step of the way, and I know they
want to pass on their congratulations to
you. So let's hear from them now.
It's Dr. Sue Marshall, interim dean of the College of Culinary Arts, sending my
congratulations to JWU Class 2020.
Wishing you many successes. Go JWU!
This is Chef Haas and I wanted to congratulate Class of 2020.
I know it took a lot of hard work and
dedication to get here and I'm so proud of you.
Best of luck and Forever JWU.
Hey, Chef Delle Donne here. Just want to send my sincere congratulations to the class of 2020
Dream big. Believe in yourself. And
remember always work hard. Go Wildcats!
Hi everyone, I'm chef Ken Wollenberg. 
In 30 years of teaching at Johnson and
Wales Culinary Arts, I've never
experienced what we're going through
right now in 2020. I hope you and your
families are safe, and avoiding any
challenges of the pandemic. 
My congratulations go out to the 2020
graduates. Your career is now just
beginning. Before you know what times are
gonna be busy again, you're gonna be
nonstop. Your careers are gonna show
great promise with the education you
have from Johnson & Wales University.
Good luck! Move forward and excel. 
Now that you'll all be alumni, you'll always
have a family here at Johnson & Wales. 
I wish you all the best.
Go Wildcats!
Hello young culinarians, Chef Rizwan Ahmed here.
I want to firstly reach out to us spring 2020 graduates and say congratulations.
We applaud you, we honor you, and we stand with you during these uncertain times.
The year was cut short, but your dreams
were not.
Stay true to yourself, and take pride in all that you have accomplished.
We are One JWU.
Hi Chef Hienerwadel here. I wanted to congratulate you
and the whole class of 2020.
You are now JWU Alumni. Please stay in touch with us. We wish you all the best for your future.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and JWU Forever. Go Wildcats!
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Hi everybody, we just want to
congratulate the class of 2020.
We wish you the best! Forever JWU.
Hello there. Professor Chiaro here.
As your life moves along, I would encourage you to reflect upon all that you've been able to
accomplish, even during these most
challenging times.
You've done what many can only dream of doing. 
You've graduated from college.
Congratulations!
Be proud, and make the world a better place.
Forever JWU.
Hi class of 2020,
it's chef Johansson, we miss you all very much.
So we're celebrating virtually this
year with you so congratulations for all
of what you've done, and thank you all
for the favorite chef votes. And, Forever Wildcats.
Hoorah!!
Get out there and do it.
H,i it's Chef Robotham wishing you my
deepest congratulations
on your wonderful achievement. I know it's only the beginning of what you'll all accomplish.
Sending my very best to the
class of 2020. Stay well, and Go Wildcats!
Hello all! Chef Russ Zito here with my
sincere thanks for choosing Johnson
Wales University.
It has been my distinct pleasure to have
spent these years here with you. 
You're an amazing group with endless
possibilities ahead of you. 
I'd also like to send out a special word of gratitude
to those graduates who have served.
Thank you for your service.
So to all of you, congratulations you've earned it. 
You're part of something much greater now.
So get out there, and make this world a
better place.
And coming from a fellow alum, 
Forever JWU.
Chef Brit here wishing everyone in the
class of 2020 especially my culinary
seniors, a very very happy graduation.
You guys have earned this. Out an industry remember to stay safe, stay strong,
and always remember you are Johnson & Wales family. Congrats again!
Hi Chef C Harvey here, and T Harvey here.
We just want to congratulate you on your graduation
from Johnson Wales. Best wishes for all
your tomorrows. Go Wildcats!
Hello all, Chef Knorr here. I would like
to take this time to congratulate the
class of 2020 on your accomplishments.
I would like to wish you the best of
luck in your future endeavors.
Go Wildcats.
This is Chef David Petrone from the beaches of Cape Cod.
Congratulations graduates on all your hard work and success.
Go out there, and make your own
mark in this industry. Go Wildcats!
Hi! Professor DeMarchena here, from the College of Culinary Arts in the Beverage Department.
As 2020 comes to an end, we're
very very excited to celebrate your
accomplishments and finishing your
degree at Johnson & Wales.
It has been some hard work, but you have a lot to be proud of, and you have a very exciting future in front of you.
So, as a beverage teacher, I raise my glass to you,
and I say Cheers, and good luck.
Go Wildcats!
Hi! I'm Lori Zabatta, Director of Alumni Relations
for the University.
What a great tribute from
our faculty to the class of 2020.
I'm proud to welcome you to the JWU Alumni Family.
Keeping in touch with our
faculty is one of the ways to stay
connected after graduation. You can also
volunteer to speak to a class, attend an
event, or just come back to visit. 
One of the most meaningful ways to stay engaged
is to become a mentor or ambassador for
Johnson & Wales.
Encouraging prospective
students and families to take a close
look at all JWU has to offer.
Your relationship with the University does
not end today. It simply takes on a new form.
Wherever life takes you, you will
always be a member of the JWU
Wildcat Community, and we want to
continue to celebrate your personal and
professional successes.
This is a truly unique university, and I'm so grateful
and proud to not only be an alumna, but
to welcome you to our alumni family.
Congratulations class of 2020!
