PURSUITS: Week of May 1, 2017

Cindy Suter (Registrar)  has contributed a chapter to the recently published AACRAO Guide to Graduation Ceremonies by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.

Commencement is a momentous occasion for students as it marks a crucial milestone in their professional and personal lives. Administrators go to great lengths to prepare for and execute a memorable graduation ceremony for the graduates, their families, and their friends. The guide outlines how to design a ceremony from start to finish, including logistical arrangements, commencement programs, diplomas, regalia, and academic honors. In addition, it contains comprehensive information on early commencement, graduate ceremonies, serving veterans, and other unique scenarios that may arise. Cindy contributed a chapter on diploma vendor selection.​

Trustee Gary Duncan, '67, has been appointed chairman of the governing board of the Midwest Transplant Network, headquartered in Westwood, Kan. Gary previously served as vice chair and has been a board member since 2005. He retired as president and CEO of Freeman Health System in Joplin, Mo., in 2011.

Andreas Oeste (School of Music & Theatre) is one of five finalists who will compete on June 23 in the Hugo Fox - Ferdinand Gillet Oboe Competition in Appleton, Wis.