Park University's Gilbert, Arizona Campus Hosting Initial Graduation Ceremony on April 30th
Park University's Gilbert Campus to Host Inaugural Commencement Ceremony
On April 30, 2022, the Park University Gilbert (Ariz.) Campus will hold its first-ever commencement ceremony at Paloma Community Church in Mesa, Ariz. The event, scheduled to start at 11 a.m. (Arizona time), will mark a significant milestone for the university and its students.
The ceremony will see Park University President Shane Smeed confer degrees upon the graduates. Smeed, who was appointed president in January 2022 after serving 13 months as interim president, will also deliver remarks. Yira Brimage, the Gilbert Campus vice president, who began her role in November 2021, will oversee the event.
The Gilbert Campus, located in the Heritage District at the University Building, 92 W. Vaughn Ave., serves approximately 500 students annually. It is one of two Park locations in the Phoenix area and among three campuses in Arizona. The university also has campuses at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale and at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.
Park University offers extensive online programs in addition to its physical campuses, making education accessible to students worldwide. The university currently serves 13,250 students annually.
Notable attendees at the ceremony will include Laurie DiPadova-Stocks, Ph.D., a professor of public administration, and Brigette Peterson, the mayor of the Town of Gilbert. Prior to her mayoral position, Peterson served more than five years on the Gilbert Town Council. Before serving on the town council, she served on the Gilbert Planning Commission for more than 14 years.
Brigette Peterson will provide the keynote address at the ceremony. The identity of the keynote speaker was not specified in the provided search results. For more detailed information about the keynote speaker, it is recommended to check Park University's official announcements, news releases, or contact their Gilbert Campus administration directly.
The ceremony is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the students, faculty, and staff at the Gilbert Campus. It signifies a new chapter in the university's journey in Arizona and is a celebration of the achievements of its students. The event promises to be a memorable occasion for all involved.
The commencement ceremony at Park University's Gilbert Campus signifies a significant milestone in education-and-self-development, marking the culmination of hard work and dedication from students, faculty, and staff. Notable attendees include Brigette Peterson, the mayor of the Town of Gilbert, who will provide the keynote address, highlighting the importance of such events for personal and academic growth.
