Nebraska Wesleyan University will confer degrees to almost 400 students during its 134th commencement ceremony on Saturday, 5月4日.
"The Class of 2024 holds a special place in my heart, beginning their college journey amidst the challenges of a pandemic,达林·古德说, 南吴校长. “From wearing masks to virtual classes and gatherings, they navigated challenges with patience and perseverance as life eventually returned to normal. These students are a testament to resilience and achievement."
杰森·鲍尔(2000年), president and CEO of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, will deliver this year’s address. As chamber president, he oversees operations of the Lincoln Convention and 游客 Bureau.
Ball will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Ball is a certified economic developer and a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management and Oklahoma University’s Economic Development Institute. Ball earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from NWU in 2000, and an MBA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2006.
NWU will present an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to both Judith (Trimble) Maurer (’69) and Keith Mauer (’69). Keith is a founding member of the President’s Board of Advisors. He served on the Science Initiative Cabinet for the Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science. He also served on the Board of Trustees from 1989-1999 and on the 理事会 from 1983-1985.
Judith served on the 理事会 twice, from 1973-1978 and again from 2009-2018, including a three-year term as chair from 2013-2016. In 2022, she was elected Governor Emerita.
The university will also honor two retirees. Jeanette Milius, Ph.D., associate professor of accounting, served NWU for seven years. She actively contributed to the university community through committees like Forum and Academic Standards. She co-advised the NWU FBLA chapter for five years. Milius has played a key role planning the NWU Business Summit and the NWU Brugman Pitch Contest.
塔米·汤普森博士.D., associate professor of business administration, is retiring after 21 years with NWU. She became assistant professor of business in 2015 and was promoted to associate professor in 2021. Thompson earned a Ph.D. in organization and management, a Master of Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree with honors in statistics. She directed NWU’s adult business and Master of Business Administration programs, and has chaired the Department of Business, Accounting and Economics since 2015.
毕业典礼 begins with the traditional Final Walk through campus and the arch at 8:40 a.m. Baccalaureate service at First United Methodist Church begins at 9 a.m.
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