Purdue North Central Commencement To Be May 18

The Purdue University North Central 2008-2009 commencement ceremony will be Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. in the Valparaiso University Athletics - Recreation Center, with 335 master's, bachelor's or associate degrees being awarded. No tickets are necessary to attend.

Graduates and their families are invited to attend a celebratory reception immediately following the conclusion of the commencement exercises at the Harre Student Union on the Valparaiso University campus.

The traditional commencement ceremony will feature the conferring of degrees by Purdue North Central Chancellor Dr. James B. Dworkin. Purdue University President Dr. France A. Córdova will address the graduates and their guests.

The new graduates will be welcomed to the ranks of Purdue alumni by Linda Satkoski, President of the Purdue North Central Alumni Association.

The response on behalf of the 2008-2009 graduating class will be presented by Mark Gaylord, Mishawaka, first graduate of the PNC Construction Engineering and Management Technology.

Further information about commencement can be obtained by contacting the PNC Office of the Registrar at (219) 785-5200, ext. 5341. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact ext. 5341.