VANCOUVER, Wash. – Washington State University Vancouver will graduate 915 students at its 2014 commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. May 10 at the Sleep Country Amphitheater in Ridgefield. Chancellor Mel Netzhammer will preside over the ceremony. Shavenor Winters, president of the Associated Students of Washington State University Vancouver and graduating senior, will deliver the commencement address.
May 10 is also the 25th anniversary of the legislative act that established Washington State University’s urban campuses in Spokane, Tri-Cities and Vancouver. Commencement day marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø’s silver anniversary.
Background on the class of 2014
The graduating class of 2014 is represented by five doctoral candidates in the areas of education, American studies, political science and sociology.
The 118 master’s candidates will receive degrees in botany, environmental science, public affairs, zoology, accounting, business administration, education, teaching, computer science, mechanical engineering and nursing.
The remaining 792 bachelor’s candidates will receive degrees in human development, anthropology, criminal justice, biology, digital technology and culture, English, environmental science, history, humanities, neuroscience, psychology, public affairs, social sciences, sociology, business administration, education, civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and nursing.
About the commencement speaker
Winters has devoted her college career to service and involvement. She was a peer mentor in the Office of Student Diversity, director of the Student Activities Board and an intern on the Diversity Council. Through her college experiences she says she has learned to push herself to do more than she thought she could.
Winters is graduating with a major in public affairs and minors in business administration, Spanish and sociology, and a certificate in human services case management and administration. She plans to seek work in community relations or project management.
Commencement details
The Sleep Country Amphitheater is located at 17200 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Parking and gates open at 11 a.m. The seating area opens at 11:30 a.m. Concessions will be available. Commencement is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.
The Sleep Country Amphitheater is a covered outdoor venue. Please be aware that umbrellas and strollers are not allowed in the seating area. Golf cart and wheelchair service will be provided to guests who need assistance. Accommodations for deaf and hearing-impaired guests will be available. Sign language interpreters will be on hand in a designated area and amplification devices will be available at the information booth.
More information about 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø’s 2014 commencement ceremony can be found at
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MEDIA CONTACTS
Brenda Alling, Office of Marketing and Communications, 360-546-9601, brenda_alling@vancouver.wsu.edu