Date: May 5, 2008
Contact: Carol Connelly, Director, Media & Communication Services, ext. 5267, cconnelly@pnc.edu

Purdue North Central Commencement To Be May 19

Chancellor James B. Dworkin will preside over the May 19 commencement ceremonies.

WESTVILLE – The Purdue University North Central 2007-2008 commencement ceremony will be Monday, May 19 at 7 p.m. in the Valparaiso University Athletics - Recreation Center, with 550 master’s, bachelor’s or associate degrees being awarded. No tickets are necessary.

Graduates and their families are invited to attend a celebratory reception immediately following the conclusion of the commencement exercises at the Sand Creek County Club in Chesterton.

The traditional commencement ceremony will feature the conferring of degrees by Purdue North Central Chancellor Dr. James B. Dworkin. Purdue University President Dr. France A. Córdova will take part in her first commencement ceremony at PNC.

The new graduates will be welcomed to the ranks of Purdue alumni by Frederick C. McNulty, president of the Purdue North Central Alumni Association.

The response on behalf of the 2007-2008 graduating class will be presented by Carrie A. Miller, who will receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education.

Further information about commencement can be obtained by contacting the PNC Office of the Registrar at 800-872-1231, ext. 5341. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact ext. 5341.

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