CSU Holds 355th Commencement Ceremony

More than 500 new degree holders from Chicago State University walked across the stage of the Jones Convocation Center on December 18, 2014 as CSU proudly hosted its 355th Commencement Ceremony.

Graduates and their families were welcomed by the new Provost, Dr. Angela Henderson, Board Chairman Anthony Young and CSU President Dr. Wayne Watson. Dr. Leroy Jones, Dean of Arts and Sciences, introduced the crowd to the commencement's keynote speaker; The Honorable La Doris “Dot” Harris’ who serves as the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy and whose career includes over 3 decades of top level of management and leadership experience.

Director Harris gave an impactful speech covering her own journey and philosophy and outlined the importance of diversity and minority involvement in the key fields of science, engineering and technology.

Several graduates were specifically honored including Mr. Martinez Sutton, who graduated with a degree in Community Health and who overcame the tragic death of his sister in order to devote his life and future career to social justice. Also recognized was the family a Ms. Joanna Dyson, a Criminal Justice student who sadly passed away before she completed her degree. Ms. Dyson's family was presented with a posthumous degree in her honor.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 355th CSU Commencement Ceremony a success!