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May 1, 2009 Estrella Mountain Community College Commencement - Page 1 Empowerment - Movement - Challenge - Change Faculty, Staff and Students to Celebrate Academic Accomplishments, May 15, 2008 Avondale, Arizona - May 1, 2009 Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC), A Maricopa Community College, will celebrate the academic accomplishments of Estrella Mountain's Class of 2009 at its thirteenth annual commencement ceremony to be held May 15, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in the Image Zone (Southeast Lawn). Estrella Mountain Community College is located at 3000 North Dysart Road, in Avondale. The ceremony, themed, "Empowerment-Movement-Challenge-Change" recognizes the students receiving 554 degrees and 370 certificates in a variety of disciplines. The student-developed theme, "Empowerment-Movement-Challenge-Change" is representative of the college name (EMCC), the historical year this nation has had, and the things that students face while pursuing a higher education. Students are empowered to learn, motivated to cause movement, challenged to reach their goals, and ultimately are changed because of the experiences they've had. Estrella Mountain Community College students, as well as students graduating from other Maricopa Community Colleges, leave prepared to transfer to a four-year university or to begin their careers with skills obtained through occupational-specific programs. These achievements are recognized at the commencement ceremony. This year's program will include a welcome given by College President, Dr. Ernest Lara; followed by a speech given by student speaker, Jose Rios; faculty comments given by Dr. Rachel Smith, faculty senate president and biology faculty; a commencement address given by George Lee, member of the Maricopa Community College Foundation Board and president and COO of Kabuto Properties, LLC; and a variety of student performances. For graduating student success stories, click here. Media Contact: Carissa Pool (623) 935-8054 carissa.pool@estrellamountain.edu |
