Penn College News

One-Stop 'Finale' Moves Tomorrow's Grads One Step Closer

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Becky J. Shaner, manager of student/alumni engagement and special events, captures a mascot moment for Lindsey Martin, advertising art.A line of winter graduates snakes across the Penn’s Inn floor.Sugary blue sprinkles put the "sweet" into near-grads' 'bittersweet" departure.Jaclyn C. Gregg, culinary arts and systems, high-fives the congratulatory commencement 'cat.Chesnya I. Cherelus, nursing, snaps a cell phone photo as she and soon-to-be graduates make their way into the Grad Finale venue.A number of campus offices threw a party Tuesday for students on track to graduate next month, handily helping them check off their commencement to-do list. The early-afternoon Grad Finale (which featured accommodating staff from Alumni Relations, Career Services, Financial Aid, Registrar, The College Store and Workforce Development & Continuing Education) was held in the Bush Campus Center. From 12:30-2:30 p.m., petitioned students could pick up their commencement tickets, purchase caps and gowns, and learn more about their Alumni Association benefits – all in one handy location. Penn College's winter ceremony is at 11 a.m. Dec. 17 in the Community Arts Center.