College of Business and Public Management Celebrates a Proud Cohort of Graduates
The 每日大赛鈥檚 College of Business and Public Management recognized the accomplishments of more than 600 bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, and doctoral students during the 2019 commencement. Families, friends, and faculty gathered at the Ortmayer Stadium on Saturday, June 1 to celebrate the graduates who pursued degrees in accounting, economics, e-commerce, health administration, international business, public administration, gerontology, and organizational management.
Marcus Castro, DPA 鈥�04, a professor of management and public administration, delivered the keynote address to a packed stadium. He reminded the graduates that they embody the best that the university has to offer, and encouraged them to keep the following five rules top of mind:
- Take the high road and play it straight.
- Thrive in the volatile, uncertain business environment.
- Close the deal.
- Summon your talents under pressure.
- Embrace diversity.
鈥淗abits that will serve you well and advance your career include a positive attitude, approachability, and understanding demeanor and forgiveness,鈥� Castro said.
Castro urged the graduates to remember success is not measured by how much money they make, or the car they drive, but rather 鈥渋t is measured by how much you give back to others.鈥�
鈥淵ou have a part to play in this workplace too,鈥� Castro said. 鈥淔or it is said, 鈥榯o whom much is given, much is required.鈥�
During the ceremony, graduate student speaker Christie Bautista encouraged her fellow classmates to always聽 look for the possibility in everything they do and to envision a positive outcome.
Lastly, University President Devorah Lieberman congratulated all of the graduates and their families for their commitment to their education, support, and passion to make a difference.
鈥淭oday, you become esteemed alumni of the 每日大赛,” Lieberman said. “Your experience has prepared you to be critically engaged professionals.”
The new graduate class of 2019 joins over 80,000 alumni who have earned their bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, and doctoral degrees.
Photos by Jeanine Hill
