Spring ceremonies begin a new chapter for LCC students
After graduation this evening, LCC graduates will find themselves turning the page to a new chapter of their life. Photo by Carson Lemon.
By Carson Lemon
Staff Reporter
As the spring semester comes to an end all over the United States, LCC celebrates their 68th commencement ceremony at the Breslin Center on Michigan State University’s campus. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. this afternoon.
Though commencement may be on the minds of many students, LCC’s graduation season celebrations began two days ago with the Dental Hygiene Program Pinning Ceremony. A pinning is a ceremony that celebrates the transition from student to professional and occurs most commonly in healthcare fields Twenty-two dental students graduated from the program this year, and roughly 350 people attended the pinning ceremony, held in Dart Auditorium.
The Fire Academy celebrated their graduation on May 6, and the Police Academy graduation is scheduled for May 8, at 6 p.m. in the Dart Auditorium. The Nurse pinning ceremonies will commence on May 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dart Auditorium.
At the commencement ceremony, Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard, Ph.D. will deliver the keynote address. Dr. Pollard works as the CEO and the first female president of the American Association of Community Colleges, as well as having previously served as president of Nevada State University.
“We are honored to welcome Dr. Pollard as our commencement speaker,” LCC President Dr. Steve Robinson said in a press release. “Her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to expanding access to higher education make her an inspiring role model for our graduates.”
Additionally featured this evening is Brig. Gen. Scott Lee Meyers who currently serves as the assistant adjutant general and director of the joint staff for the Michigan National Guard. Meyers, who earned degrees from LCC and Western Michigan University, will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award.
Graduation will begin with a performance from The Lansing Concert Band, with a welcome from Dr. Robinson. Following a performance of The Star-Spangled Banner by LCC alum AnnaMaria Horn, Trustee Terrence Frazier will present Meyers with the Distinguished Alumni Award, and Chairperson Angela Matthews will introduce Pollard for the keynote address. The Board of Trustees will present diplomas to the graduates, and Business development Manager for the Lansing Board of Water and Light Rhona Jones will welcome the graduates to being an LCC Alumni. Finally, Welch will confer diplomas and close out the ceremony.
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