College of the Atlantic 51st Commencement Ceremony Saturday, June 8, 2024
Commencement is a special time of year when students, families, faculty, staff, alumnx, trustees, and friends come together to celebrate the fruits of many years of hard work. Congratulations to the College of the Atlantic Class of 2024! Please take a look at our photos from Commencement and the President’s Reception.
Dr. Yuria Celidwen
Keynote speaker Dr. Yuria Celidwen
Dr. Celidwen is a native of Indigenous Nahua and Maya descent from the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. A researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and a senior fellow at the Othering and Belonging Institute, her research is at the intersection of Indigenous studies, cultural psychology, and contemplative science. She is interested in transdisciplinary approaches to embodying the experience of self-transcendence and enhancing prosocial behavior (ethics, compassion, kindness, reverence, and a sense of awe, sacredness, and love). Celidwen’s work at the Othering & Belonging Institute of UC Berkeley engages bridging and belonging work to reclaim spaces for Indigenous Peoples and the planet.
