Fall 2007 - Lake Erie College

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G r a d u a t i o nChange of VenueAllows for NewTraditionCommencement is a special time for all graduatesand is a tradition that spans many decades.137 undergraduate degrees, 10 master of science in educationdegrees and 19 master of business administration degrees wereawarded during the 148th commencement, which was held in theAthletic & Wellness Center for the first time in College history.Dana Dennis ’76, vice president and controller of Parker HannifinCorporation, addressed the graduates in a speech titled, “TrueSuccess in Life.” Dennis commended the Class of 2007 for acceptingthe challenge of higher education as it is the door opener that makesdreams come true.He reminded graduates that success is built on a high foundation ofethical standards that begin and end with an individual doing the rightthing. He also encouraged graduates not to sacrifice their familiesbecause true success comes when one can balance family and work.“I’ve never had a boss who said ‘good job, I love you,’ but my wifesays it every morning before I leave for work,” he added.After the ceremony, graduates and their families enjoyed a receptionin the Arthur S. Holden Center.Board of Directors Renames Manor Housein Honor of President VictorThe Lake Erie College Board of Directors made a surpriseannouncement during commencement ceremonies – to renamethe school’s mansion in recognition of the achievements ofPresident Michael T. Victor. Formerly known as Manor House,the mansion’s name has now been changed to the Victor House.The Victor House, located at the George M. HumphreyEquestrian Center, plays host to several College and localcommunity events. President Victor andhis wife, Craige, plan to restore many of thetraditions of the presidential mansion and hostmany College events at the site. They officiallymoved into the house at the end of summer.In just one short year, President Victor hasachieved a record year in fundraising andrecord enrollment for the fall. He also led thecharge to reintroduce old traditions whiledeveloping new ones.success is built on a high foundation of ethical standards byL a k e E r i e c o l l e g e | w w w . l e c . e d u
James Patrick Harder II of Chardon, Ohio andTasha Lee Thompson of Mentor, Ohio prepare to graduateHonoraryDegrees GrantedDana Dennis ‘76Dennis, vicepresident andcorporatecontroller ofParker HannifinCorporation,graduated magnacum laude fromLake Erie in 1976with a bachelor ofscience degree inaccounting.A recipient of the Lake Erie CollegeDistinguished Alumni Award, Dennis hasbeen a member of the College’s board ofdirectors since 1998. He is vice chair ofthe board, chair of the fund developmentcommittee and a member of the executive,enrollment management and boarddevelopment committees. Dennis alsoserves as president of the Northeast OhioChapter of the Financial Executives Instituteand chairman of the board of JuniorAchievement of Greater Cleveland.Jerome TraskOsborne, Sr.Osborne hasserved theLake Countycommunity formany years as avisionary leader,accomplishedbusinessman andphilanthropist.In 1947, Osbornefounded theOsborne Coal and Feed Co., which suppliedcoal, aggregates and agricultural lime toresidents and farmers in the Mentor area.Osborne, Inc. has since grown to multiplecompanies serving the residential, industrialand commercial needs of customersthroughout northeast Ohio.an individual doing the right thing.Chairman of the board of Lake NationalBank and Andrews Osborne Academy, heis also a former member of the board ofdirectors at Lake Erie. Additionally, he hasbeen involved with other organizationsincluding the Boy Scouts, SclerodermaFoundation, Ohio Horseman’s Associationand Breckenridge Village.L a k e E r i e m a g a z i n e | f a l l 2 0 0 7
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