IT’S TRADITION
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From signing the block U to Instagram contests: graduation traditions at the U.
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MEET THE GRADUATES
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The moment Raquel Vargas-Whale first saw the words “child abuse pediatrics,” she knew it was what she wanted to do with the rest of her life.
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A first for Purple Heart recipient Milo Quiroz: A graduate degree.
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For most college students, the most thought put into food is whether one should eat pizza or ramen for dinner. For Erin Olschewski, a senior at the U, food is much more than what tastes good and fuels her body—it’s what’s guided her entire undergraduate career.
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Beverly Alvarez wasn’t the best student growing up, but she vividly recalls a few teachers who showed her constant encouragement and made her see her own potential. Now graduating at 59 years old, Alvarez hopes to become a teacher who makes a difference in a child’s life.
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Thelina Smith is about to graduate from the U this May with a degree in biomedical engineering and a minor in leadership studies. Her first initiative is creating a new organization to help young people build self-confidence and refine leadership skills.
Read More2015 LAW COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
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U.S. Civil Rights Commissioner Roberta Achtenberg to deliver 2015 commencement address at the U’s S.J. Quinney College of Law.
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Civil war drove 6-month-old Naima Mohamed and her family from Somalia to a refugee camp in Kenya and after 15 years in the camp — Mohamed and her family were finally able to resettle in the United States. Everything in Utah, including the spoken language, was unfamiliar. She’s now in her final semester before graduating from the Master of Social Work program.
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Jason Chen, who’s double majoring in biology and Spanish with a minor in international studies, refused to settle by picking just one or a few of his many academic interests—he pursued them all. Chen took advantage of the many opportunities the U offered and will graduate this May with multiple study abroad trips, research projects and a wide breadth of volunteer experience under his belt.
Read MoreCALL FOR GRADUATING STUDENT STORIES
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In anticipation of commencement at the U, University Marketing and Communications is looking for great student stories to help highlight the diversity of our graduating class, showcase the strong work ethic of our students and celebrate the creative energy found across campus.
Read MoreCOMMENCEMENT CONTEST FEATURES YOUR PHOTOS
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Graduating this year? Tag your favorite moments and experiences at the U with #UtahGrad15 on Instagram or Twitter for a chance to win an iPad Mini (or $300 to the Campus Store). Click the photo to the left for details.
Read MoreU Announces 2015 Commencement Speaker
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University of Utah President David W. Pershing and the Board of Trustees have announced that U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald, a U alum, will deliver the university’s general commencement address on Thursday, May 7, 2015.
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