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Spring 2008 Commencement Ceremonies


Graduate School Ceremony

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
10 a.m., Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

(Procession begins at 9:50 a.m.)


Honorary Degree Recipients
Dr. Franco Einaudi, Director of the Earth Sciences Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, will receive an honorary Doctor of Science Degree for his leadership in earth sciences.

Dr. Claude Steele, Lucy Stern Professor of Psychology at Stanford University will receive an honorary Doctor of Science Degree for his work in social psychology and minority achievement. Dr. Steele will deliver the Commencement address.

 
Undergraduate Ceremony

Thursday, May 22, 2008
1 p.m., 1st Mariner Arena
(201 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore MD 21201)

(Procession begins at 12:30 p.m.)

Honorary Degree Recipients
Mrs. Virginia Dresher, will receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree in recognition for her philanthropic efforts and commitment to humanities education.

Senator Paul S. Sarbanes, Former, U.S. Senator, Maryland, will receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service for his 30 years of public service and commitment to the people of  Maryland. Senator Sarbanes will deliver the Commencement address.

Click here for a full list of Honorary Degree recipients

 

 

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