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Spring 2009 Commencement

SPD held its Spring 2009 commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 21 in the Student Activities Center.
On this special day we honored the achievements of our diverse student population.



Katrina Hamilton-Kraft

Student Speaker
Katrina Hamilton-Kraft, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies

"The online option offered through the School of Professional Development dissolves geographic barriers that exist for many students like me. It creates educational and growth opportunities where they are most lacking."

»Read the complete speech (PDF)

  Rick Gatteau

The Glass/Kreuter Great Teacher Award Winner
Dr. Richard J. Gatteau, Director of
Academic & Pre-Professional Advisement

"The quote (that) now guides my own life and teaching: 'Find the truth in what you oppose and the error in what you espouse.' Apply that to just about any situation in any realm of your life, and you’re in for a good debate. And to me, that’s what makes teaching so meaningful and rewarding."

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