Ottawa University
For Immediate Release: | May 8, 2007 |
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Paula Paine | Tisha Foster
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Ottawa University Announces 142nd Commencement Ceremonies
OTTAWA, Kansas - Ottawa University will hold its 142nd Anniversary Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. in the University Chapel, 1001 S. Cedar Street, Ottawa, Kansas. The ceremonies are free and open to the public.
Molly T. Marshall, president of Central Baptist Theological Seminary, will give the ceremonies' commencement address, "Locating the Heart." Romanze from Concerto No. 3 in B-flat by Stamitz will be performed by Senior Christina L. Spencer on the clarinet, after which Lisa K. Wellman ('99) will present the Alumni Association welcome. Academic Honors will then be conferred by Vice President and Provost Dennis Tyner. Following a charge to the graduates by OU President Dr. Fred Snow, 83 degree candidates will be presented and awarded their diplomas.
A reception on the lawn of the Administration Building will follow at 3:30 for graduates, parents, faculty, staff and alumni (weather permitting).
The Ottawa University Mowbray Union front desk and bookstore will be open throughout the day. Any questions regarding commencement ceremonies can be directed to 785-242-5200, ext. 5500, or 800-755-5200, #9.
Founded in 1865, Ottawa University is a comprehensive, not-for-profit educational institution affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. Ottawa University's educational mission brings together a residential campus in Ottawa, Kansas, and adult campuses in Overland Park, Kansas; Kansas City, Missouri; Phoenix, Mesa and Tempe, Arizona; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Jeffersonville, Indiana; as well as multiple international instructional sites. For more information, visit http://www.ottawa.edu/.
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