Government Graduation 2017

Government Student Procession Students march into the Wren yard led by Professor Christopher Howard and other Government faculty members.

Let's Begin The feeling of anticipation and joy fills the air as Government students await for the first graduate's name to be announced.

Wren Building Graduation Mother Nature provided gorgeous weather for a very special Mother's Day as Government students graduate in front of the beautiful Wren building.

Government Faculty Members of the Government department look out onto the crowd of loving families and excited graduates.

Opening Remarks Professor Paul Manna, Chair of the Government department gives his opening remarks to families and students.

Government Graduates Government students shake the hand of Professor Manna as they receive their diploma at the top of the stairs of the Wren building.

Passing the Torch Huzzah! Students finally cross the threshold from being a student to a graduate.

by Clay Clemens | May 16, 2017

On Sunday, May 14, Government majors in the College's Class of 2017 attended the Department's Commencement ceremony behind the Wren Building. Families, faculty and guests gathered on a sunny, breezy Sunday morning to see some 170 graduate process in and up the steps to receive their diplomas from Professor Paul Manna.

Earlier the crowd unanimously approved a resolution commending Professor Manna's predecessor as Chair, Professor John McGlennon, for his nearly two decades of service in that role. The Department also honored several individual Seniors for their outstanding achievements.

Warner Moss Award: Emily Wasek
Megan Owen Award: Jacquelyn Borman
McGlennon Scholarship: Courtney Blackington, Samantha Braver, Rachel Merriman-Goldring