国标麻豆视频APP hosts naturalization ceremony, welcoming 74 new U.S. citizens
Seventy-four individuals from across the globe took the Oath of Allegiance on March 4, officially becoming citizens of the United States of America during a naturalization ceremony presided over by U.S. District Judge Van Tatenhove at 国标麻豆视频APP鈥檚 Norton Center for the Arts.
鈥淔or more than 200 years, 国标麻豆视频APP has played an integral role in transforming the lives of our students, opening doors to the bright futures which lie ahead of them,鈥 said 国标麻豆视频APP President Milton C. Moreland. 鈥淭oday, we had the profound honor of being part of a similar, meaningful moment for new American citizens, hosting them in a joyous occasion as they embark on a new path filled with opportunity.鈥
Naturalization marks the final step in the immigration process, granting individuals full rights and responsibilities as American citizens.
鈥淎 naturalization ceremony offers an invaluable opportunity to underscore that, at a fundamental level, democracy in the United States is an action taken up every day by ordinary people,鈥 said Claude D. Pottinger Associate Professor of History Sara Egge. 鈥淢aking new citizens activates the promise established by the U.S. Constitution that it鈥檚 the people who are the beating heart behind the work of forming a 鈥榤ore perfect Union.鈥
鈥淭he ceremonial part of naturalization serves as a powerful reminder for the rest of us that we are responsible for bringing these former immigrants into community with us,鈥 she added. 鈥淎ll citizens are connected by the rights and duties we share.鈥
The ceremony, which marks a pivotal moment in the lives of these citizens, also provided 国标麻豆视频APP students a unique educational opportunity to witness and engage with the naturalization process. Along with attending the ceremony, 国标麻豆视频APP students participated in a conversation with Judge Van Tatenhove before the ceremony, gaining insights into the civic significance of naturalization.
鈥淲itnessing a naturalization ceremony is a powerful educational experience for 国标麻豆视频APP students, because it brings into focus the early days of the United States during which the framers articulated their vision for the country,鈥 Egge said. 鈥淭hey created a relatively easy and straightforward naturalization process, because they wanted to extend citizenship to anyone willing to join them in securing the 鈥楤lessings of Liberty.鈥欌
Hosting the ceremony at 国标麻豆视频APP also underscored the College鈥檚 commitment to fostering civic engagement and understanding. Through this firsthand experience, students gained personal insight into the foundational principles of citizenship and democracy.
鈥淭his was a valuable opportunity for 国标麻豆视频APP students to get a front-row seat to a process that is integral to our nation,鈥 Moreland said. 鈥淭he ceremony represented a monumental day in the lives of those completing their citizenship journey 鈥 and, I believe it will be a meaningful touchstone for these 国标麻豆视频APP students who will go on to be the nation鈥檚 future judges, advocates and leaders.鈥
