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| Procession In The Michigan State University jazz band plays Pomp and Circumstance as the James Madison College class of 2008 processes into the Wharton Center. My senior seminar professors give their congratulations as I pass them. |
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| Me, walking to my seat As I enter my row, I'm slightly terrified of tripping over my gown or running into auditorium chairs. So, despite the fact that my family is calling my name (they got really good seats) I keep my head forward and sit. Notice the tassel is currently on the right hand side. |
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| Dean Garnett gives introductions Dean Sherman Garnett, a graduate of James Madison College himself, gives introductions and tells us the order of the day's events. |
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| Professor Schechter introduces our speaker Professor Schechter, who taught me Introduction to International Relations as well as Global Governance, introduces our speaker. |
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| Jeff Williams, class of 1994 Mr. Williams told us about his experience in the college, and how he learned to think globally, but act locally; how important relationships and good management skills are, and what the Madison community means to him. |
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| Kendra Howard-Averett Ms. Howard-Averett, the president of the Madison Alumni foundation, absolutely fumbles over her speech. She seems to be adlibbing it. And then, she gives us instructions on how to get the Alumni foundation money. |
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The alumni president announces Ellen Hoekstra, who is the wife of a professor who died my sophomore summer. |
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| Ellen Hoekstra Ms. Hoekstra tells us how much the Madison community meant to her husband, and how he had helped found it, shape it, and defend it when it was in jeopardy. ( Memorial Information) |
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| Introducing the Class Professor Hunt introduced the class. He was also the chair of our freshman course. As he walked up, I was remembering that he used to write out his whole lecture, and read it word for word. And he gets to the podium and starts, "I am professor Lewis Hunt, I will be your chair this year for MC201 and 202, and this is all a dream. You will wake up, and Professor Jan will give you a lecture of Bernard Lewis." It was a good introduction. He talked about our freshman year -- the visits of Ferguson and Rushdie. Fabulous. |
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| Me, finding my family and sending them love As I was heading up the ramp to the stage of the Wharton center, I found my family. Tim flashed me a heart made out of his hands, so I stuck the card with my name on it in my mouth and I flashed him a heart back. |
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| Waiting with anticipation for my name to be read Grant Littke, the Field Experience Coordinator, is reading the names. Here I am, waiting for my name to be called... |
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| Having gained my fake diploma, I exit the stage The Dean hands me a fake diploma... |
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| Professor Ritchie introduces the student speaker Professor Ritchie taught me International Political Economics. I technically still owe him a five page paper on Guns, Germs and Steel, and after that, he'd owe me an H-option. He introduced Kristin Sulewski, our class speaker. |
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| Kristin Sulewski, peace corps volunteer and class of 2008 Kristin gave a good speech. There was certainly a theme of community throughout all of the speeches, which I really appreciated. I've been in classes with Kristin; she'll be a brilliant volunteer. |
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| Dean Garnett gives the charge Two last final pieces of advice from the Dean: “You are not expected to finish the work [of perfecting the world], but you are expected to take up your part.” and "Be faithful, and continue on." |
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| I found my family! Recessional! As I recess with the rest of my class from the Wharton auditorium, I know where my family is, so I give them a big smile as I pass. |
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| Exiting! Look familiar? It's just like when I went into my seat. But do you notice a difference? (Hint, my tassel is on the opposite side of my head! I'm all graduated!) |
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| Me and Sparty Vanity shot, at the New Grad tent. |
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| Sisters and Sparty! We're both Spartans; don't forget it. |
Photos by Tim. Words by Kate.
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You know, I always wondered why they wait to give you the actual diploma; I didn't get mine until August. >.>
They're supposed to start mailing diplomas in late May. I have a frame all waiting for it.
My pictures are not that cool. Hahaa...my parents were for away.
I freaked out at seeing 2008 on your tassel. I thought I HAD to be mistaken. Wow. 2008!
That's one thing I regret about not getting my PhD - I'll never get sweet robes like that ;)
Boyfriend has a sweet digital SRL and a brand new zoom lens. And he did have some sweet seats as well.
The PhD robes are QUITE sweet.
(Your icon is the stock image that was on my graduation card from my parents. Now I kind of have an impulse to steal.)
How were housemates' ceremonies?