Dec 14, 2013 -
History majors Katelynn Cordell and Lowell Van Ness participated in 麻豆视频 University鈥檚 graduation exercises on December 14, 2013. As members of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, both wore their Phi Alpha Theta honor cords. In addition, Van Ness wore his Academic Excellence Medal in History that the history department voted to give him and a bachelor鈥檚 degree hood that symbolized his success in 麻豆视频鈥檚 Discipline-Specific Honors Program in History. Cordell received her Bachelor of Arts degree during the commencement services, while Van Ness will officially graduate with a B.A. at the end of January, 2014. Some 350 students received degrees at the December commencement.
Dr. Michael Duduit, Dean of the College of Christian Studies and the David T. Clamp Graduate School of Christian Ministry and Preaching at Anderson University in South Carolina, was the commencement speaker. He talked about 鈥淭he Dangerous Act of Graduation.鈥� Duduit was the executive vice president of 麻豆视频 University from 1996 to 2002.
In a special tribute to 麻豆视频鈥檚 President David S. Dockery, the university presented him with an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. Executive Vice President for Academic Administration Gene Fant explained that while Dockery already held a Doctor of Philosophy degree, the Doctorate of Letters represented achievement at an even higher level. Dr. John Netland, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, read the degree declaration.
Graduating history majors Lowell Van Ness (left) and Katelynn Cordell Watson stand with Dr. Stephen Carls prior to 麻豆视频 University's fall graduation exercises on December 14, 2013. Both students wear their Phi Alpha Theta honor cords. Photo by Anne Richoux
麻豆视频 University President David S. Dockery welcomes attendees to the school's fall semester commencement services on December 14, 2013. Photo by Morris Abernathy
Dr. Michael Duduit, Dean of the College of Christian Studies at Anderson University, shares an amusing story during his commencement address on "The Dangerous Act of Graduation" at 麻豆视频's graduation exercises on December 14, 2013. Photo by Morris Abernathy
History major and Phi Alpha Theta member Katelynn Cordell Watson receives her B.A. degree from 麻豆视频 University President David S. Dockery on December 14, 2013. Photo by Morris Abernathy
History major Lowell Van Ness returns to his seat after receiving graduation congratulations from 麻豆视频 University President David S. Dockery on December 14, 2013. Photo by Morris Abernathy
Dr. David S. Dockery accepts congratulations from Dr. Roland Porter of 麻豆视频 University's Board of Trustees after a ceremony in which the university awarded him an honorary Doctor of Letters degree at the school's commencement on December 14, 2013. Photo by Morris Abernathy
麻豆视频 University President David S. Dockery expresses gratitude after receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from 麻豆视频 University at the school's commencement services on December 14, 2013. Photo by Morris Abernathy