The first commencement celebrations of Minnesota\u2019s private colleges takes place the weekend of May 2-3\u00a0at Augsburg College. Ceremonies for traditional day undergraduates are May 2\u00a0and for students of the adult undergraduate, Rochester, and nursing programs and students from eight graduate programs, on May 3. The schedules and details about media photo opportunities are below.<\/p>\n
11:15 a.m. \u2013 Student Line Up<\/strong><\/p>\n Students of the traditional day undergraduate program line up outside Christensen Center (425 students). Nearly 30 percent of students eligible to graduate in the Class of 2015 are persons of color.<\/p>\n 12:30 p.m. \u2013 Student\u00a0Processional to Si Melby<\/strong><\/p>\n Group proceeds, led by drummer, from Christensen Center down South 7-1\/2 Street to Si Melby Hall. Faculty, in academic dress, line the streets and clap as students pass. (Photo Opp)<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/u>1 p.m. \u2013<\/strong> Invocation<\/strong><\/p>\n Welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n Commencement Address and Honorary Degree Recipient:<\/strong> Winona LaDuke, founder of the White Earth Land Recovery Project<\/p>\n Student Speaker:<\/strong> Kristina Monje \u201915, majoring in English with a minor in sociology<\/p>\n Conferring of Degrees <\/strong><\/p>\n American Indian Honoring Song: <\/strong>RedBone drum group will sing an American Indian honoring song for all students. (Photo Opp)<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n 2:30 p.m. \u2013 Recessional:<\/strong> Students exit Si Melby. Students, families gather in Murphy Square, the oldest public park in Minneapolis. (Photo Opp)<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 11:15 a.m. \u2013<\/strong> Student\u00a0Line Up<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Students of the adult undergraduate, Rochester and nursing programs, and students from eight graduate programs (443 students) line up outside Christensen Center.<\/p>\n 12:30 p.m. \u2013<\/strong> Student\u00a0Processional to Si Melby<\/strong><\/p>\n Group proceeds, led by drummer, from Christensen Center down South 7-1\/2 Street to Si Melby Hall. Faculty, in academic dress, line the streets and clap as students pass. (Photo Opp)<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n 1 p.m. \u2013<\/strong> Invocation<\/strong><\/p>\n Welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n Commencement Address:<\/strong> Winona LaDuke, founder of the White Earth Land Recovery Project<\/p>\n Honorary Degree Recipient:<\/strong> Peter Bell, former chair of the Metropolitan Council<\/p>\n Conferring of Degrees <\/strong><\/p>\n American Indian Honoring Song: <\/strong>RedBone drum group will sing an American Indian honoring song for all students. (Photo Opp)<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n 2:30 p.m. \u2013 Recessional<\/strong><\/p>\n Students exit Si Melby. Students, families gather in Murphy Square, city\u2019s oldest public park. (Photo Opp)<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Augsburg College is set in a vibrant neighborhood at the heart of the Twin Cities, and offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and nine graduate degrees to nearly 3,600students of diverse backgrounds. Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.\u00a0The Augsburg experience is supported by an\u00a0engaged community\u00a0that is committed to intentional diversity\u00a0in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence\u00a0in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values\u00a0of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings. Web: augsburg.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n – END –<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The first commencement celebrations of Minnesota\u2019s private colleges takes place the weekend of May 2-3\u00a0at Augsburg College. Ceremonies for traditional day undergraduates are May 2\u00a0and for students of the adult undergraduate, Rochester, and nursing programs and students from eight graduate programs, on May 3. The schedules and details about media photo opportunities are below. 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