Congratulations, Graduates

Class of 2022

May 31, 2022

Congratulations graduates! At 11:11 a.m. some 111 students of our graduating class began their procession for the 111th Commencement Ceremony. Rain didn’t dampen the pride of the graduates or their guests, as they gathered in Chapple Family Gymnasium, the rain location for the ceremony. The ceremony was an important milestone in the lives of our graduating seniors, and we were pleased to invite students’ families and guests to celebrate together. The Commencement Ceremony and Last Lecture were also recorded and are available to view below, along with Expressions of Gratitude from students, faculty, staff, and the Alumni board in honor of the Class of 2022.

Commencement

Saturday, May 28

President Solibakke shares his congratulations to the Class of 2022 with Board of Trustees member Linda Mack, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Alan Brew, Teaching Fellow, Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings, and student commencement speaker Aja Gregg ’22.

Access the 111th Commencement Ceremony Program Book.

The Last Lecture

Friday, May 27

Professor of Biology Andy Goyke delivered a lecture titled “What is Truth.”

Expressions of Gratitude

Commencement is a time of celebration and reflection. This year, with the help of talented student, Kelby Youngberg’25, the Office of Alumni Relations is proud to present “Expressions of Gratitude: A Reimagined Tradition.” Enjoy these thoughtful words and sentiments from students, faculty, staff, and the Alumni board in honor of the Class of 2022.

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