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Kirkwood to Honor Graduates at 50th Commencement Ceremony

By May 12, 2016November 28th, 2018No Comments

Cedar Rapids, Iowa (May 12, 2016)-Kirkwood Community College will honor nearly 2,000 students at the college’s 50th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14. The event will take place at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids.

The credit degrees, diplomas and certificates conferred will be for study in the current academic year. The number includes students who have applied for graduation, already been granted degrees or will complete them by the end of the summer term.

Various speakers will make remarks at the ceremony. Kirkwood Board of Trustees Chair Lois Bartelme will greet the audience on behalf of the college, with Emily Logan, president of the Kirkwood Faculty Association also giving the instructor’s viewpoint on the students’ achievements. Mattie Jacobsen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, will speak on her student experiences while at the college. Jacobsen is a member of Student Leadership Council and will graduate with a Liberal Arts degree. Kirkwood President Mick Starcevich will conclude by giving his remarks to the graduates.

In its founding year, 1966-67, the college had just 199 credit students enrolled at the college.

The ceremony is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required for attendees.

For more information, go to www.kirkwood.edu/graduation.

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What: Kirkwood Community College Commencement
When: Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m.
Where: U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st Avenue East, Cedar Rapids