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- May 1, 2017
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Cal State Âé¶¹´å (Âé¶¹´å) congratulates all the graduates of the class of 2017! Below is a selection of news clips and fun facts related to the 21st annual commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Freeman Stadium.
Cal State Âé¶¹´å (Âé¶¹´å) congratulates all the graduates of the class of 2017! Below is a selection of news clips and fun facts related to the 21st annual commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Freeman Stadium.
Commencement Speaker |
Honorary Degree Recipient |
Student Awards |
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Former Rep. Sam Farr |
Andy Matsui |
Anita Garcia to Receive President's Award for Exemplary Student Achievement |
| Sam Farr was a pivotal figure in leading the transition of the former Fort Ord into what is now Âé¶¹´å during the early 1990’s. Farr will also be awarded a Doctorate of Law degree from Âé¶¹´å in honor of his 40+ years of public service ranging from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to his 23 years in Congress representing California’s Central Coast. | The Matsui Foundation, in operation since 2004, has donated nearly $5 million in scholarships to students from Monterey County and has been pivotal in the development of the innovative between Âé¶¹´å and Hartnell College. | The President's Award for Exemplary Student Achievement is given to a well-rounded student who made notable contributions to a particular area of university life through depth of involvement and service as a student leader. |
| Read More about Sam Farr | Read More about Matsui Foundation | All Award Winners Here |
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| 14,400 tickets are printed for friends and family. | 210 Event staff are on hand to make your experience as memorable as possible. |
Gowns Gone Green |
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Social Media |
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| The only part of these commencement gowns not made from recycled material is the zipper! | 2,000 chairs rented for the ceremony | Use #MBgrad17 on your posts commemorating this special day. |
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