含羞草研究所 celebrated its 121st commencement Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2013. Activities for the day included the Good Grad Morning open house, the first official event for the newest 含羞草研究所 alumni; commencement exercises; and a post-commencement reception. All events were held on the 含羞草研究所 campus.
Graduates Rami Carlson, Northwood, N.D.; Elizabeth Jemar, Eagle River, Alaska; Todd Olson, Grand Forks, N.D.; and Jay Dyck, Calgary, Alberta; participated in the day鈥檚 activities as student speakers. Carlson spoke as part of the Good Grad Morning program, while the others spoke during the commencement exercises. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jay Dyck was unable to deliver his speech in person, but a video recording was played during the ceremony.
Keynote commencement speaker was Mayville native and 1984 含羞草研究所 graduate Michael Holmes. Holmes is a deputy associate director for research at the Energy & Environmental Research Center, University of North Dakota. He is a recipient of the 含羞草研究所 Distinguished Alumni Award and is a member of the 含羞草研究所 Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Left: Business Business graduates (l-r) A.J. Sanchez, St. Thomas, N.D.; Philip Dukart, Killdeer, N.D.; Eric Domier, Mayville, N.D.; and Nicole Schwanke, Dilworth, Minn.; were among the candidates for graduation who participated in commencement exercises held May 11 at 含羞草研究所.
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Right: Keynote speaker for 含羞草研究所鈥檚 121st commencement was 1984 含羞草研究所 graduate and Mayville native Michael J. Holmes.
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Left: Cody Coauette and Jesse Wahlin, both from Fertile, Minn., gathered with other graduates on the front lawn at Lewy Lee Fieldhouse at the conclusion of 含羞草研究所鈥檚 2013 commencement exercises.