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Ouachita Recognizes 296 Graduates In Class Of 2020, Displays Ceremonial Banners On Original Commencement Date, Rachel Gaddis, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University has recognized 296 students in its 133^rd graduating class, which earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.

Ouachita’s May 2020, December 2019 and August 2019 graduates, whose May 9 commencement ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as forthcoming August 2020 graduates, have been invited to return to campus for a commencement ceremony on Oct. 10, 2020. Ouachita honored graduates on the original commencement date by hanging its purple, ceremonial banners on the front of Cone-Bottoms Hall.

This year’s graduating …

Leadership Doctorates Newsletter: Volume 6, Number 2, Larry Starr, Phd

Leadership Doctorates Newsletter (Formerly Strategic Leadership Newsletter)

In this Issue:

• End of the Ideal Doctorate
• Pandemic Scholarship
• Coronavirus Coping and Responding
• Coronavirus Contributions
• Dissertation Proposals and Defense
• Commencement 2020: Congratulations to our Doctoral Candidates
• Congratulations to Tom Guggino
• Congratulations to Professor John Pourdehnad
• Congratulations Scott Koerwer, Cohort 1
• Congratulations to Jim Plummer, Cohort 2
• Congratulations Syed Kazmi, Cohort 4
• Congratulations to Jay Combs-Harris, Cohort 7
• Congratulations to John Ervin, Cohort 6
• Congratulations to Andrew Braverman, Cohort 6
• Research from the Spring 2020 Class of DSL 712
• Faculty Scholarship

Fifty-Four Student-Athletes Receive Stoles Prior To Graduation Ceremony, Georgia Southern University

Athletics News

• Fifty-Four Student-Athletes Receive Stoles Prior to Graduation Ceremony

Covid-19_Umaine News_Class Of 2020 Recognition Weeks, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of Maine News release regarding virtual commencement recognition in-lieu of in-person commencements being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

University Of Maine Marketing And Communications_Class Of 2020 Recognition Email, Mike Kirby

Division of Marketing & Communications

UMaine Commencement Alert email from Mike Kirby, Manager of Digital Communications, University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications regarding the recognition of the Class of 2020 in a Class of 2020 Yearbook during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uma Covid-19_News_President Updates_Decisions Regarding Uma’S 2020 Commencement Exercises, Rebecca M. Wyke

University of Maine at Augusta

Screenshot of University of Maine at Augusta's news webpage with a communication from President Rebecca M. Wyke regarding the postponement of commencement exercises to October 3, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Community Updates_Faq_Umaine Ongoing Campus Life And Events, University Of Maine

FAQ & Health Advisory

Screenshot of University of Maine Coronavirus Community Updates FAQ for University of Maine ongoing campus life and events webpage.

Covid-19_Class Of 2020 Recognition Week Webpage, University Of Maine

Student Life

Screenshot of Class of 2020 Recognition Week webpage for the University of Maine Class of 2020. Much of the Class's events had to go virtual due to COVID-19.

2020 Umaine Yearbook, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Screenshots of the digital yearbook for the University of Maine Class of 2020. University of Maine’s yearbook celebrating graduating students! More than 1,630 University of Maine undergraduate and graduate students, including 43 doctoral candidates, applied for May 2020 graduation. Over 450 graduating students participated in this digital yearbook.

The first part of the yearbook are students listed alphabetically by last-name A-Z. Following this are the graduates listed for each of the different University colleges.

Uma Covid-19_News_President Updates_Uma’S 2020 Commencement Exercises, Rebecca W. Wyke

University of Maine at Augusta

Screenshot of University of Maine at Augusta's news webpage with a communication from President Rebecca M. Wyke regarding the University of Maine System announcement that campuses will be awarding degrees on schedule for graduating students, but that traditional in-person commencement exercises would not be possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chancellor Messages_Celebrating Commencement During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Dannel P. Malloy

Chancellor

Message to the University of Maine System community from Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy regarding plans for commencement during the COVID-19 virus.

Coronavirus Community Updates_Ums News Release On Alternative Commencement Celebrations, March 30, University Of Maine

FAQ & Health Advisory

Screenshot of University of Maine Coronavirus Community Updates webpage regarding the University of Maine System news release on alternative Commencement celebrations for 2020.

My News, Georgia Southern University

My News (2014-2020)

• Get ready for Fall 2019 commencement Dec. 13 and 14
• Georgia Southern's Fall 2019 Honors Program, honors freshmen class, largest in institution's history
• Georgia Southern student competes as finalist for $100K Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway
• Dining Commons closed Dec. 16-31
• Staff member finds passion in collage art, hosts first gallery show
• Internal positions available at Georgia Southern

My News, Georgia Southern University

My News (2014-2020)

• Student success at the heart of Georgia Southern five-year plan
• Georgia Southern, Robins Air Force Base sign agreement supporting student success
• Journalist, Georgia Southern alumna Laura Harris to speak at Fall 2019 commencement ceremonies
• Fall 2019 enrollment numbers finalized for Georgia Southern, University System of Georgia
• Georgia Southern, USG highlight ethical culture through Ethics Awareness Week
• Georgia Southern students volunteer, provide health screenings to Savannah community
• Office of Multicultural Arrairs presents 2nd Annual Gullah Geechee Heritage Celebration
• Georgia SOuthern Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design program ranked 8th in the south by Fashion Schools
• Volleyball rivalry match begins the week, closing …

My News, Georgia Southern University

My News (2014-2020)

• Investiture of President Kyle Marrero
• Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus to host mayoral, city council forums
• Georgia Southern to host reading with acclaimed poet in Savannah
• Find your health and wellness game plan at the Human Resources Benefits and Wellness Fair
• TRIO Programs gearing up for National First-Generation Celebration Day
• Times announced for Fall 2019 Commencement
• Eagle Women's teams take over this weekend at home

The George-Anne Inkwell Edition, Georgia Southern University

The Inkwell

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Leadership Doctorates Newsletter: Volume 5, Number 2, Larry Starr, Phd

Leadership Doctorates Newsletter (Formerly Strategic Leadership Newsletter)

In this Issue:

• Dean's Report
• Jefferson’s 195th Graduation Ceremony
• Jefferson Leadership Doctorate 2nd Annual Graduation Social
• Successful Defense Announcement
• Commencement Reflection
• Docendo Discimus
• 2019 Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Global Health
• DSL Strategic Planning and Consulting
• Russell L. Ackoff Centennial
• PhD in Complex Systems Leadership
• Community Updates and Activities
• DSL Digital Communities and Documents
• Upcoming Conferences and Events
• SCPS DSL / CSL on Both Campuses
• Americanada Day Celebration

Focus On Graduates, Not Speakers, Ben Sells

Press Releases

I love the pomp and circumstance that marks commencement. It's the most important, picture-perfect day in the life of a university. And as a president, it's a great honor to present a diploma, shake hands and congratulate each graduate.

The tradition of commencement, one that spans hundreds of years, has a modern addition: the high-profile speaker. It's an approach I once supported. But my mind changed after becoming president of Ouachita Baptist University in 2016. I learned Ouachita's practice was not having an outside commencement speaker. It's a practice I've come to deeply affirm.

Here's why

Commencement Location Changed To Vining Arena, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Due to expected rain, Ouachita Baptist University’s 132^nd spring commencement will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Bill Vining Arena, located in Sturgis Physical Education Center. The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will honor 345 graduates.

Strategic Leadership Newsletter: Volume 5, Number 1, Larry Starr, Phd

Leadership Doctorates Newsletter (Formerly Strategic Leadership Newsletter)

In this Issue:

• Dean's Report
• Student Reflection 1
• Student Reflection 2
• Doctoral Student and Adjunct Faculty
• Complex Adaptive System Projects
• Upcoming Conferences and Events
• DSL Community Milestones and Professional Updates
• DSL Summer Classes
• Ackoff 100 Celebration
• Proposed PhD in Complex Systems Leadership UPDATE
• Thinking and Talking, but Not Yet Formulated
• Tell Your Colleagues About Our Information Sessions!
• DSL Commencement

Ouachita Honors 336 Graduates During 131st Spring Commencement, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University celebrated 336 graduates during its 131^st spring commencement on Saturday, May 12, with university officials conferring Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Arts degrees. Dr. Ben Sells, Ouachita president, presided over the annual commencement exercises.

Ouachita To Hold 131st Spring Commencement Ceremony May 12, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 131st spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 12, at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of the university’s historic Cone-Bottoms Hall. The ceremony will honor 336 graduates earning degrees including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Associate of Arts degrees.

President Bergeron's 99th Commencement Address, Katherine Bergeron

Commencement Addresses

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Ouachita Honors 293 Graduates At 130th Spring Commencement, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University celebrated 293 graduates during its 130^th spring commencement on Saturday, May 13, with university officials conferring Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Arts degrees. Dr. Ben Sells, Ouachita president, presided over the annual commencement exercises.

“Class of 2017, congratulations!” Dr. Sells said in his commencement address. “You completed a rigorous liberal arts program. You studied with talented faculty and worked alongside committed staff. You served your classmates, your campus, your community. … You worked hard. You had fun. You made lifelong friends. …

Ouachita To Hold 130th Spring Commencement Ceremony May 13, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 130th spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 13, at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of the university’s historic Cone-Bottoms Hall. The ceremony will honor 293 graduates earning degrees including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Associate of Arts degrees.

Dr. Ben Sells, Ouachita president, will preside over the annual commencement exercises. Dr. Ray Granade, director of library services and professor of history, and Dr. Mike Reynolds, professor of kinesiology and leisure studies, will serve as commencement marshals. Honorary marshals are Dr. …

President Bergeron's 98th Commencement Address, Katherine Bergeron

Publications

President Bergeron offers remarks on "A Whole New Way of Listening" to the Class of 2016.

Business Major Selected Most Outstanding Student For 2016, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

Jessy Marshall, a Business Administration major and student-athlete, was named the Most Outstanding Student on May 14 at Dominican University of California’s commencement ceremony.

Upworthy's Pariser Delivers Commencement Keynote Address, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

Eli Pariser, co-founder of the digital media company Upworthy, received an honorary Doctorate of Laws degree and delivered the keynote address at Dominican University of California’s 2016 commencement ceremony May 14 in front of an appreciative crowd of more than 3,500 at Forest Meadows Field.

My News

My News (2014-2020)

• 54 retiring faculty and staff
• Edenfield named 2016 Professor of the Year
• Dennis receives Lori Mobley Groover Leadership Award
• Camp RAD to receive assistance through Faculty Service Award
• Georgia Southern recognized for excellence in community college transfer
• Georgia Southern artists stand out at American Advertising Awards in Savannah

Research Express News, Georgia Southern University

Research Express News (2013-2021)

• Georgia Southern announces Spring 2016 Commencement speakers