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Class Of 2020 Contemplates The Future

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UW-Madison's Camp Randall stadium illuminated in red to honor class of 2020
In a visual tribute honoring the graduating class of 2020, Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison glows in a bath of red light at night on May 8, 2020. The UW Athletic Department used the stadium’s scoreboard, and ring display to illuminate the facility in red. UW-Madison’s in-person spring commencement ceremonies traditionally held at a both Camp Randall and the Kohl Center were canceled due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Bryce Richter/UW-Madison

Six months ago, most college seniors were preparing to start their careers. Then the country faced a pandemic, massive protests and potentially the worst recession in a century. We check in with a few recent graduates to find out how their plans have changed and what the future looks like to them.

Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Gabby Lawrence Guest
  • Emma Brauer Guest
  • Travis Landry Guest
  • Kristi Pinter Guest

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