The University celebrated its seventh commencement ceremony on May 16 with nearly 9,000 parents, families, and friends who cheered on more than 670 students receiving their bachelor’s or master’s degrees or teaching credentials.
Keynote remarks were provided by CSU Trustees A. Robert Linscheid and Lou Monville, President Richard R. Rush, and Student Government President and graduating senior Alexandra Mitchell. Kristi Adame, ’07 alumna, sang the National Anthem and graduating senior Andrew Antone led the singing of the University’s alma mater.
“You’re at an intersection of possibilities,” Rush said. “And if I may quote the great Yogi Berra, ‘When you come to a fork in the road, take it.’ Take the time to continue learning about other people and other cultures.” President Richard R. Rush
“My friends, we have been given the cherished gift of a thoughtful, well-intentioned, meaningful, and rigorous education. Because of this wonderful University, we the students, I mean we the alumni, are trained and disciplined to make a difference in the world.” Alexandra Mitchell
“Graduates we wish you all the best luck and future success. California needs you now more than ever. Good luck, have a great day, godspeed and do great things. We know you’ve been prepared to do so.” Trustee Lou Monville
“This commencement season, our system will graduate over 90,000 graduates. Clearly an arduous and humbling task in these budget times, but today is a day of celebration and it’s our honor to be here to witness the celebration of these graduates into California’s workforce.”Trustee A. Robert Linscheid