The University of Wisconsin-Platteville celebrated more than 430 graduates during its 215th commencement, held Dec. 13. Three ceremonies were held on Bo Ryan Court, inside Williams Fieldhouse, where Chancellor Tammy Evetovich congratulated the graduates on their milestone and offered them advice on their next chapter.
“It is a privilege to celebrate this moment with all of you,” said Evetovich. “As I look at each of you today, I see a future shaped by your time as a Pioneer. My hope is that you carry a piece of this experience with you, using it to build a strong foundation for the life ahead. Stay in touch and know that once you are a Pioneer, you are always a Pioneer.”
The day began with the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. Evelyn Barta, a civil engineering major from New Berlin, Wisconsin, gave the senior speaker address. Tim Herrick delivered the principal speaker remarks. Edward Paulson was honored as the college’s valedictorian.
The second ceremony celebrated students with the College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture ceremony. Jenna Mosley, a marketing major with a minor in human resource management from Beloit, Wisconsin, delivered the senior speaker address. Tim Herrick, a 1983 alumnus and VP of Global Product Programs at General Motors, gave words of advice as the ceremony’s principal speaker. Gage Hying was honored as the college’s valedictorian.
The final ceremony honored candidates from the College of Liberal Arts and Education, as well as all associate degree and master’s degree candidates. Kelli Pugliese, of Hortonville, Wisconsin, who is earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a law certificate, delivered the senior speaker address. Ellen Ullsvik, a 1973 alumna, delivered the principal speaker remarks. Nathan Buchholz and Matthew Betanski were honored as the college’s valedictorians.
Videos from the commencement ceremony are archived at www.uwplatt.edu/commencement and more photos from the ceremony can be found on the official UW-Platteville Facebook page.