Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever wonder about what the deans are holding when walking to the stage during a commencement ceremony? Here’s all about the maces of UC Davis; from a "Harry Potter" style globe with vines, a laser-cut DNA crystal, a white orb that symbolizes truth, a multi-point star, and a giant eggbeater-looking rotor, each college’s mace holds a unique, deeper meaning.
Video description: This video features multiple UC Davis deans introducing the distinct ceremonial maces carried by each college during the commencement ceremonies. The deans explain that these maces are symbolisms of their respective departments and highlight their uniquely designed features, such as laser-cut DNA inside a crystal, earthy vines wrapping around a wooden handle, a globe, and multi-point star structures. The deans reflect on the history and purpose of these traditional academic items during graduation.
#maces #commencement #graduation #ceremony #academia
Ever wonder about what the deans are holding when walking to the stage during a commencement ceremony? Here’s all about the maces of UC Davis; from a "Harry Potter" style globe with vines, a laser-cut DNA crystal, a white orb that symbolizes truth, a multi-point star, and a giant eggbeater-looking rotor, each college’s mace holds a unique, deeper meaning.
Video description: This video features multiple UC Davis deans introducing the distinct ceremonial maces carried by each college during the commencement ceremonies. The deans explain that these maces are symbolisms of their respective departments and highlight their uniquely designed features, such as laser-cut DNA inside a crystal, earthy vines wrapping around a wooden handle, a globe, and multi-point star structures. The deans reflect on the history and purpose of these traditional academic items during graduation.
#maces #commencement #graduation #ceremony #academia
