Gov. Gregoire to speak at WSU Vancouver

VANCOUVER – Guest speaker Washington State Gov. Chris Gregoire will honor WSU Vancouver’s 711 members of the class of 2008, at the annual commencement ceremony, May 10 at 1 p.m. at the Amphitheater in Clark County.

 

This nineteenth class from WSU Vancouver includes 585 undergraduates and 126 graduate students. The ceremony is expected to last approximately 90 to 120 minutes in the outdoor setting of the Amphitheater. Tickets are not required.

 

Rehearsal is planned for 3 p.m., May 9, also at the Amphitheater at Clark County. Parking is free for rehearsal and commencement. More parking details, including maps, visit http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/ss/commencement.htm.

 

Visitors should be aware there is a walking distance between the parking lot and Amphitheater. Accommodations are available for deaf or hearing impaired guests. Please contact Jessica Nelson at 360/546-9567or nelsonje@vancouver.wsu.edu for assistance.

 

Students receiving graduate degrees at the ceremony include:
Doctor of Education, 6
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, 1
Master of Business Administration, 19
Master of Arts in Education, 1
Master of Education, 28
Master in Teaching, 17
Master of Science in Computer Science, 3
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 5
Master of Arts in History, 2
Master of Public Affairs, 8
Master of Science in Psychology, 1
Master of Nursing, 26
Master of Science in Environmental Science, 5