You did it! Congratulations to the spring graduating Class of 2025! Here is a message from your Faculty here at Central Arizona College. You've worked so hard to get here, and we are proud of you. Go Vaqueros! Celebrate! You've earned it!Website: https://centralaz.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centralarizonacollege/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CentralAZNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralAZCollege/Shot and edited by Julie Tjalas Additional b-roll footage shot by Kendall Zires Thumbnail designed by Kendall Zires Background photo in thumbnail by Greg Mastorakos ---------------- Equal Opportunity Statement CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‐discrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 520-494-5106 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources at human.resources@centralaz.edu.

There will be two Graduation Ceremonies on May 16th. The first will start at 8am, the second at 10:30am, Arizona Time. Congratulations graduates!Chapters/Timestamps 0:04:39 - Faculty head towards their seats 0:06:01 - Graduates enter and head towards their seats 0:10:26 - First ceremony begins 0:10:38 - Land Acknowledgement 0:11:55 - Posting of Colors, National Anthem, & the Pledge of Allegiance 0:16:50 - Welcome and Introductions 0:19:28 - Student speaker - Thomas E. Sosa 0:25:54 - History of Candidates - Dr. Jackie Elliott, President/CEO 0:29:31 - Presentation of Candidates - Mr. Peter Kotrodimos, Faculty Senate President 0:30:17 - Awarding of Degrees and Certificates - Mr. Gilbert Lopez, Board President 0:31:22 - Roll Call - Ms. Laura Shepherd, Director of Student Life 1:04:51 - Closing Remarks 1:06:05 - Transfer of the Tassels 1:06:35 - Recessional1:08:30 - Intermission Begins 2:32:30 - Intermission Ends2:33:09 - Faculty head towards their seats 2:33:44 - Graduates enter and head towards their seats 2:36:54 - Second ceremony begins 2:37:10 - Land Acknowledgement 2:38:26 - Posting of Colors, National Anthem, & the Pledge of Allegiance 2:42:22 - Welcome and Introductions 2:45:30 - Student speaker - Jasmine Martinez 2:57:33 - History of Candidates - Dr. Jackie Elliott, President/CEO 3:00:48 - Presentation of Candidates - Mr. Peter Kotrodimos, Faculty Senate President 3:01:38 - Awarding of Degrees and Certificates - Mr. Gilbert Lopez, Board President 3:02:58 - Roll Call - Ms. Laura Shepherd, Director of Student Life 3:22:50 - Closing Remarks 3:23:32 - Transfer of the Tassels 3:23:51 - RecessionalProgram Schedule: 8:00am – Associate of Applied Sciences Associate of General Studies Certificate Programs10:30am – Associate of Arts Associate of Business Associate of SciencesAdditional Information about the Graduation Program: - Posting of Colors by Gila River EMS Honor Guard - National Anthem performed by Mr. Chayne Davis - Pledge of Allegiance Lead by CAC Governing Board President, Gilbert LopezWebsite: https://centralaz.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centralarizonacollege/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CentralAZNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralAZCollege/---- Equal Opportunity Statement CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‐discrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 520-494-5106 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources at human.resources@centralaz.edu.

The ceremony broadcast will be live on Thursday, May 15th, 2025 at 5pm. Congratulations to the Spring Class of 2025, we are so proud of you! This is your moment.Website: https://centralaz.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centralarizonacollege/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CentralAZNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralAZCollege/- Nondiscrimination Notice - CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‐discrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including sex assigned at birth, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 480‐677‐7853 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 520‐494‐5409 or studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources at human.resources@centralaz.edu.

Here's a day in the life of one of our many students at Central Arizona College. Meet Janice! She's a part-time worker and full-time student who is engaged in student leadership.Website: https://centralaz.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centralarizonacollege/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CentralAZNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralAZCollege/- Nondiscrimination Notice - CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‐discrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including sex assigned at birth, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 480‐677‐7853 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 520‐494‐5409 or studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources at human.resources@centralaz.edu.

This is the annual recognition of outstanding CAC students. The ceremony broadcast will be live on Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at 6:30pm. The program will be held on the Signal Peak Campus in I-400. We are so proud of you!Website: https://centralaz.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centralarizonacollege/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CentralAZNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralAZCollege/- Nondiscrimination Notice - CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‐discrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including sex assigned at birth, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 480‐677‐7853 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 520‐494‐5409 or studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources at human.resources@centralaz.edu.

This Earth Day, April 22nd, from 10am to 4pm, Central Arizona College's Sustainability committee is hosting a clothing swap. This event will support the community closet at the new THRIVE Center on our Signal Peak Campus.Website: https://centralaz.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centralarizonacollege/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CentralAZNews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralAZCollege/- Nondiscrimination Notice - CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‐discrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including sex assigned at birth, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 480‐677‐7853 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 520‐494‐5409 or studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources at human.resources@centralaz.edu.