Ready to Make a Difference
More than 2,600 students celebrated the culmination of years of hard work and achievement during Spring Commencement 2007. With their DU education, the graduates are prepared to take what they've learned and start applying it in the real world.
Roughly 12,000 family members and guests came to campus to cheer on graduates at the Commencement ceremonies. According to DU tradition, alumni celebrating their 50th reunion donned gowns and marched alongside the undergraduates. In a first for the University, alumni marking their 60th reunion took part as well.
The Sturm College of Law granted degrees to 330 students on May 19. John Suthers addressed graduates, welcoming them to "one of the world's noblest professions."
Friends and family members who couldn't make it to campus were able to view the ceremonies online. Hundreds of people watched live streaming video of Commencement.
The brightest of futures
DU graduates have a lot to look forward to as they start their careers. This year's degree recipients are entering one of the best job markets in years. Employers are eager to hire new graduates, and DU's Career Center is there to help.
Remarkable graduates
Master's and doctoral degrees were awarded to 1,289 students on June 8. Jerome Wartgow spoke at the ceremony.
Graduates leave DU with the skills and knowledge they need to have a real impact on the world. Even as students, many have already broken boundaries and changed others' lives. Meet three of our impressive graduates.
Student's invention prevents dangerous falls
Technology developed by Ian Welch may soon prevent the elderly from falling, or even help injured patients learn to walk again. Ian worked alongside faculty from the School of Engineering and Computer Science to make the sensors as part of his masters program in engineering. Read more...
Fulbright Scholar loves history in all its forms
Just over 1,000 undergraduates received degrees during the ceremony on June 9. The speaker was Thomas Marsico.
Derek Holmgren, who graduated with a BA in history, traveled thousands of miles to study the impact of newsreels on post-World War II Germany. Hia dedication has paid off. He recently won a Fulbright scholarship and will return to Germany this fall. Read more...
Student peddles beads to send African girls to school
Thirty Kenyan girls were able to attend high school this year thanks largely to April Guy, who received master's degrees in international studies and social work. Guy sold necklaces the girls had made for $10 apiece in the U.S. The proceeds funded scholarships for the girls. Read more...
Published on June 9, 2007