So far as is known, Alexandra Kallfelz (ally_k88)(COMatBU’21) was the only graduating student last Sunday whose father evaded the COVID-19 safety ban on family attendance. No, Rory Kallfelz didn’t slip by the Nickerson Field security guards. He earned his way into BU’s 148th Commencement—by getting a degree of his own, 40 years after first enrolling at Boston University. Rory Kallfelz (rory_k)(METBU’21) received his bachelor’s in mathematics, Alexandra a degree in journalism. The two sat in their schools’ respective blocs during the ceremony, the distance between them less vast than the almost four decades separating their takeoffs into higher education. They customized messages atop their mortarboards—his: “It’s never too late,” hers: “next chapter…”—reflecting their differing journeys to Commencement and their shared pride in each other. #BU2021 (🔗 link in bio for full story)