Worth a Thousand Words: Pictures from Commencement 2019
WHICH HOUSE ARE YOU? Banners aren't unique to HBO's hit series "Game of Thrones." They're also an important part of our ceremony, which opened with the arrival of our banner carriers representing each of the university’s schools/divisions.
Words just can’t do justice to the energy, excitement and raw emotions of that special day … so why bother? Here, instead of a long narrative, are a selection of snapshots of CGU’s newest members of the alumni family, their loved ones and supporters, our faculty, staff, and leadership. Enjoy!
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READY TO RECEIVE: Some of this year’s graduates wait for the presentation of degrees. Their hard work paid off on this big day. Congrats!
CARRYING THE FLAME: Professor Josh Goode (left) with CGU President Len Jessup (background, right).
RAISING HER VOICE: Honorary degree recipient and South African activist Bev Ditsie gave a powerful commencement address in which she described the difficult situation still existing in her country today. Other honorary degree recipients were MacArthur Fellow and social scientist Betsy Levy Paluck and Laughlin McDonald, emeritus director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project.
TEARS OF JOY (AND SURPRISE): SES doctoral alumna Samara Suafoa was chosen for this year’s Pamela M. Mullin “Dream and Believe” Award, which honors exceptional service in the field of education (Suafoa is a Special Education & Gifted and Talented Education Coordinator for LAUSD). The recipient of the award, which was presented by SES Dean DeLacy Ganley, is not notified prior to the ceremony. Hence the surprise … and tears.
PURE JOY: Laura Graham can’t hide her excitement as she prepares for hooding as a doctoral graduate in Positive Developmental Psychology.
FLEXING HIS MASTER’S: Jeremiah Ojo celebrates his MA in Art Business.
CROUCHED AND READY: Political Science doctoral grad Jake Campbell prepares for hooding as the DPE faculty gathers around.
END OF THE GRAD SCHOOL JOURNEY: Religion doctoral graduate Melisa Berry holds her degree high as she exits the stage.
THE MOMENT IS HERE: Professor and Applied Women’s Studies Director Linda Perkins hoods an elated Jasmine Brewer, recipient of a PhD in Education.
LIGHTS, CAMERA … : Cellphones were out in force to capture the 92nd Commencement.
PLAYFUL TEASING: Who else can tease you like your family on your special day?
HORSING AROUND: Art alumna Barbara Beretich’s bronze sculpture (in the SAH backyard) was put to good use by these youngsters.
