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Spring 2017 Commencement

Congratulations to #CLEstate’s Class of 2017!

By Cleveland State University

The Final Countdown

Who's ready for #CSU graduation this weekend? These guys! Congratulations Theatre Seniors! #CSUTheatreDance. pic.twitter.com/56DEhzVfp5
— CSU Theatre & Dance (@csudrama) May 10, 2017

Pre-Commencement festivities included the CSU Alumni Association's Graduation Party on May 10 at Mather Mansion.

Getting the graduation celebrations started early. #CLEstate17

A post shared by Cleveland State University (@cle_state) on May 10, 2017 at 2:01pm PDT

So proud of our CSU students and loved celebrating with them at our Grad Party! pic.twitter.com/7edlwG6ERV
— Boyd Yarbrough (@boydyarbrough) May 11, 2017

Radiance

At the seventh annual Radiance benefit for student scholarships, held May 11 in the Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom, Radiance Scholar Amanda Posey shared her story.

More than 1,900 scholarships awarded to students like @TheAmandaPosey! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Radiance over the years. pic.twitter.com/5KYme3uJnt
— Ronald M. Berkman (@PresBerkman) May 12, 2017

From left are Medical Mutual of Ohio Chairman, President and CEO Rick Chiricosta, Sheila Chiricosta and CSU President Ronald M. Berkman. Mr. Chiricosta was awarded the President's Medal, CSU's highest nonacademic honor.

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Class of ‘56 Meets Class of ‘17

Richard Veres, 84, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from CSU's predecessor, Fenn College, in 1956, although he was unable to collect his diploma in person because he was drafted by the U.S. Army. CSU invited Mr. Veres to attend this year’s Commencement exercises, where he received special recognition from President Berkman and a standing ovation from the crowd.

In 1956, Richard Veres graduated from what was then Fenn College. 61 years later, he'll finally get to attend Commencement. #CLEstate pic.twitter.com/yY5FaJuFNb
— Cleveland State (@CLE_State) May 11, 2017

We're glad to have learned about Richard's story and are excited to have him at Commencement this year. https://t.co/3Uv3Pgj1pH
— Ronald M. Berkman (@PresBerkman) May 11, 2017

61 years after being drafted, 84-year-old will walk in @CLE_State graduation on Saturday. https://t.co/IKfTroEcW9
— Karen Farkas (@karen_farkas) May 12, 2017

Congratulations, Mr. Veres.... We salute you! @CLE_State https://t.co/HdbOgjJl5Q
— News 5 Cleveland (@WEWS) May 12, 2017

Also check out the stories on FOX 8 and Cleveland 19 News.

Class of 1956 at the 2017 Commencement. Looking good, Richard! #CLEstate17 pic.twitter.com/L3xH4ShQpT
— Cleveland State (@CLE_State) May 13, 2017

The Big Day

On May 13, morning and afternoon ceremonies were held at the Wolstein Center for graduates of the College of Education and Human Services, the College of Sciences and Health Professions, the Washkewciz College of Engineering, the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Monte Ahuja College of Business, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College and the School of Nursing.

Happy Commencement Day!! #CLEstate17 pic.twitter.com/CBoGnCw2RU
— Cleveland State (@CLE_State) May 13, 2017

CSU President Ronald M. Berkman and CSU Board of Trustees Chair Bernie Moreno greeted the graduates.

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Joseph Hubach (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, summa cum laude) and Alyse Souza (B.B.A. Accounting, summa cum laude) were valedictorians.

During the morning ceremony, the President's Medal was awarded to Gary Waters, who retired in March as the winningest coach in the history of the Vikings men’s basketball program.

Coach Gary Waters receives CSU President's Medal pic.twitter.com/0sksoLEce6
— Boyd Yarbrough (@boydyarbrough) May 13, 2017

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Dr. Wilczek delivered the Commencement Address.

Ambassador Wilczek will deliver the commencement address at Cleveland State University's graduation ceremony this weekend https://t.co/mlWsMTgq2H
— Embassy of Poland US (@PolishEmbassyUS) May 11, 2017

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It was a pleasure having you back on campus, @AmbWilczek. Thank you for sharing your words of inspiration with our graduates. https://t.co/eqKyJ7qYVV
— Ronald M. Berkman (@PresBerkman) May 14, 2017

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."@AmbWilczek quotes Steve Jobs in his Commencement address. pic.twitter.com/KGwdTfYTgI
— Cleveland State (@CLE_State) May 13, 2017

Cue the pomp and circumstance!

Vikes, your 🎓 game was on point this Saturday! 👍

Check out our full gallery at https://t.co/shRI0yuG6I. pic.twitter.com/zmMIiwQX4E
— Cleveland State (@CLE_State) May 17, 2017

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These caps are 👍! #CLEstate17 pic.twitter.com/2AoCElKnKN
— Cleveland State (@CLE_State) May 13, 2017

TFW you get your diploma. #CLEstate17 pic.twitter.com/fPkUShn4fA
— Cleveland State (@CLE_State) May 13, 2017

Congrats to my sister on graduating with her Masters today from Cleveland State University! 🎊🎓 pic.twitter.com/J64bYGcFKY
— Juana Maria (@JuanaDaPlug) May 13, 2017

Grad 1, 2, 3 & 4 of over 2,000 today. #CLEstate17 pic.twitter.com/JEr92padxQ
— Cleveland State (@CLE_State) May 13, 2017

You Da One!! 🎓 @ Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University https://t.co/UeF45o6uMH
— Staypaid (@KingNate__) May 13, 2017

Guess who graduated from Cleveland State University today! This kid! Congrats Aaron #teacher #interventionspecialist pic.twitter.com/sbeTqw6R41
— Claudette Mathews (@mathews_claud19) May 13, 2017

Time for Round 2! #CLEstate17 pic.twitter.com/3Eb9cHIksx
— Cleveland State (@CLE_State) May 13, 2017

Here we go!!!!!! @ Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University https://t.co/tnJb8svRVx
— Samantha (@Samantha_Eileen) May 13, 2017

Congrats to @wirthlab all-star @Meatball722 who graduated today. Sorry I missed the pic, but he made due! #CLEstate17 @CSUWashkewicz pic.twitter.com/o2aj5ep1nz
— Christopher Wirth (@wirthlab) May 13, 2017

SO STINKING PROUD OF THIS GIRL!!!! It's your day Kenz!!!!! #clestate17 https://t.co/wQVsrLvEui
— Annalise Kelleher (@akell13) May 13, 2017

Congrats to #CLEstate17 grads & especially @CSUCLASS scholars @CPMorris13 & Toni Berry!! #csuhistory pic.twitter.com/mKmYC3DWJe
— Shelley Rose (@shelleyerose) May 13, 2017

Celebrating our students & their research at annual #csuhistory dinner! @CSUCLASS #Clestate17 pic.twitter.com/SIay94zGtA
— Shelley Rose (@shelleyerose) May 13, 2017

#CLEstate17 congratulations! With uchralmaatumurbaatar cbonilla00 @… https://t.co/Ov4JnbkPip
— Victoria Avi (@AviVictoria) May 13, 2017

Congratulations @CLE_State Graduates! @CSU_MPA @CSU_Urban #CLEstate17 pic.twitter.com/FpdVHCleoZ
— Joe Mead (@JosephWMead) May 13, 2017

Congratulations all of our awesome MPA grads! The faculty are so proud of you and what you will accomplish next! #CLEstate17 pic.twitter.com/YsZKxOMLAa
— Levin MPA (@CSU_MPA) May 13, 2017

Finally!!! #Classof2017 @ Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University https://t.co/u28mHKoJ8f
— Breee (@briona_lune__) May 13, 2017

Today has been beautiful 💐👩🏽‍🎓my friend even came! 💚 #CLEstate17 #graduation2017 pic.twitter.com/fkkS4dnW1O
— Blue (@PurplePortrait) May 13, 2017

Time to celebrate! Congrats, grads. #Vike4Life #CLEstate17 pic.twitter.com/XpjnVDbwmW
— Cleveland State (@CLE_State) May 13, 2017

I am NOW a graduate of Cleveland State University. A long journey and I am finished! Thank you everyone for the congratulations!!
— Jacob Vecchio (@MrJ_Cobe) May 13, 2017

Small girl with big dreams, Finally made it 📚🗞🎓 #Economist confirmed 👌👌👌 @ Cleveland State… https://t.co/JhG2dc0Sgy
— Anita wahu (@starlet_anita) May 13, 2017

#clestate17 I love you all!! @ Wolstein Center at Cleveland State… https://t.co/ePLyrOTk8C
— Annalise Kelleher (@akell13) May 13, 2017

June 3rd, 2007. May 13th, 2017. @ Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University https://t.co/ixJmOGZ9Ch
— The Scranton Strangler (@EricSandt) May 13, 2017

Congratulations to all of the #CLEstate17 graduates today 🎓 And many thanks to all of the academic advisors who help make dreams come true📚 pic.twitter.com/jnXWWkGmkr
— csuvikingtennis (@CLEstateTennis) May 13, 2017

Baby girl everything I do is for you🖤 @ Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University https://t.co/JekeV76ulu
— ⚜️ (@jewellalisa) May 13, 2017

"Nothing is given,everything is earned" I made it! Finally a college graduate,better yet a @CLE_State graduate 👨🏼‍🎓🎓 #CLEstate17 pic.twitter.com/tcMkhpIe1n
— TheGreatRob (@TheGreatRob) May 14, 2017

CONGRATS!!!!! On to Law School 🤓 @ Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University https://t.co/oZiLQnbmBg
— Tarek Khawam (@TarekKhawam35) May 15, 2017

The Cleveland-Marshall College of Law will hold its Commencement ceremony on May 20 at Playhouse Square’s Ohio Theatre. Linda Klein, president of the American Bar Association, will receive an honorary degree and deliver the Commencement address. Richard Pogue, former managing partner of Jones Day, and College of Law Leader-in-Residence Steven Percy, former chairman/CEO of BP America, also will be awarded honorary degrees.