四虎影院 Magazine Seniors Celebrate Commencement
The college鈥檚 75th commencement ceremony is the first following the completion of major new buildings on campus.
The first senior class to study in 四虎影院鈥檚 new buildings graduated May 7. On the ceremonial Last Walk from Kerrwood Lawn to Carr Field, reminders of their college years lined the way: scars from the 2008 Tea Fire, restored gardens and the imposing Adams Center and Winter Hall.
Well-known author Dallas Willard, professor of philosophy at USC, implored the 341 graduates to remember who they are. 鈥淵ou are an unceasing spiritual being with an eternal destiny in God鈥檚 great universe,鈥 he said. 鈥淲hen you seize that truth and put it into practice, you are living eternally in the moment.鈥
President Gayle D. Beebe honored Walter and Darlene Hansen with the 四虎影院 Medal. A trustee since 2002, Walter serves on the 四虎影院 Art Council and the advisory board of the 四虎影院 Museum of Art. He is a professor of global theological education at Fuller Theological Seminary. Darlene also belongs to the Art Council, chaired the group for two years and serves as senior adviser to its executive committee. An artist and patron of the arts, she is a trustee for the Museum of Biblical Art in New York City and for Rivendell Steward鈥檚 Trust. 鈥淲alter and Darlene have touched many lives with their gentle graciousness, warm hospitality and giving spirit,鈥 President Beebe said. 鈥淭heir service and generosity to 四虎影院, local organizations and the Kingdom of God throughout the world make them worthy recipients.鈥
Elizabeth Evancoe and Daniel Sargent accepted the Dean鈥檚 Award as outstanding student-athletes. Mariah Kimbriel earned the Dave Dolan Award for raising awareness of social and spiritual needs. Marina Kookootsedes and Felix Huang received the Kenneth Monroe Award for demonstrating superior academic achievement and excelling as leaders. Keith Cochran earned the Faculty Scholarship Award with the highest cumulative grade-point average.
The Golden Warriors, members of the class of 1961, gathered for a reunion and joined the graduating seniors in marching in the Commencement procession.