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Villanova School of Business Gen. Anthony C. Zinni ’65 VSB Offers Inspirational Guidance to Graduates Gen. Anthony C. Zinni ’65 VSB, a retired Marine Corps four-star general and former commander-in-chief of the United States Central Command, delivered the keynote address to the Villanova School of Business graduating class. The Villanova School of Business (VSB) hosted its annual Graduates’ Recognition Ceremony on May 17, during Commencement weekend. Gen. Anthony C. Zinni ’65 VSB, retired Marine Corps four-star general and former commander-in-chief of the United States Central Command, offered the keynote address to the graduating class. Gen. Zinni reminded the class of the unique code that has been embedded in them as Villanova students — a code that demands their business education be used for the greater good of humanity. The ceremony proceeded with expressions of gratitude to retiring faculty members Michael Walsh and Peter Sanchez; the awarding of the Gerald A. Dougherty Teaching Excellence Medallion to Finance Professor Gerard Olson; and remarks from graduating senior Jerica Youngken. Youngken addressed her fellow graduates and reflected upon the bonds that now exist between VSB classmates and professors. Echoing the sentiments of Gen. Zinni, she stated, “Now we must take these gifts of passion, sincerity and friendship and use them to create community wherever we may go.” VSB continued its tradition of awarding Bartley Medallions for academic excellence to graduating students from each of the undergraduate academic disciplines and graduate business programs. The ceremony concluded with the singing of the Alma Mater, led by graduating senior Katharine Kroll and a benediction by graduating Executive M.B.A. student Jose Palomino. Summer 2008 29
College of Engineering Engineering Experience Is People, Tradition and Community As part of Commencement weekend 2008, the College of Engineering paid tribute to its 241 undergraduate and graduate students at a Recognition Ceremony on Mendel Field. Led by bagpipers and a color guard and dressed in academic attire, students, faculty and administrators processed to a large tent, where family members and friends awaited them. Students were called to the stage, where Dean Gary A. Gabriele, Ph.D. presented them with a College of Engineering diploma cover. In addition, the following students received special distinction: Angela Lynn Russo received the Engineering Alumni Society’s prestigious Robert D. Lynch Award for academic achievement and dedication to community service, as well as the Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Award. Christopher M. Furcht was presented with the Robert E. White Chemical Engineering Award. Dustin J. Getz was given the Computer Engineering Outstanding Student Award. Haig S. Norian received the Electrical Engineering Outstanding Student Award. Regina M. Ondrejco was presented with the Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Student Award. Jevon M. Avis received the Graduate Student Research Excellence Award. A highlight of the ceremony was the hooding of doctoral student Clay Emerson. In his Commencement address, Mark Howell ’08 M.E. reflected on how the Villanova experience directs students’ lives: “Villanova isn’t just the education or the campus or the professors; It’s the people, the tradition and the community we form. We are called to go forth and use our experiences to benefit others.” Beth Hassel, PBVM, D. Min., executive director of Campus Ministry, echoed this theme in the benediction, A graduate of the College of Engineering is congratulated by one of his professors. Students from the Engineering Class of 2008 cheer and smile for the camera during a pause in the Commencement ceremony. calling the students “a community of scholars searching for truth in order to create a world of peace.” 30 Villanova Magazine
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