Bluffton University students, alumni and friends recently gathered for the institution’s annual May Day and commencement festivities, May 1-3. The institution’s 109th commencement ceremony, held on May 3, recognized 297 graduates—the largest class to leave Bluffton. This year’s commencement speaker was Dr. Ronald J.R. Mathies, former long-time executive director of Mennonite Central Committee and acting president of Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario. He presented “Signposts of Security: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges.” Prior to the students receiving their diplomas, Mathies was given an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.
Students from your area include:
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Elyse Renee Burckhart, daughter of Brian and Diane Burckhart, Telford, Pa., has earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Burckhart is a member of Souderton Mennonite Church in Souderton.
Jessica Leigh Cassel, daughter of Galen and Loralee Cassel, Quakertown, Pa., has earned a bachelor’s degree in religion with a minor in psychology. Cassel is a member of Souderton Mennonite Church in Souderton.
Rachelle Diane Landis, daughter of Robert and Nancy Landis, Telford, Pa., has earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and intervention specialist. Landis is a member of Souderton Mennonite Church in Souderton.
Brittany Joy Zeigler, daughter of Daniel and Lucinda Zeigler, Telford, Pa., has earned a bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, with a minor in wellness. Zeigler is a member of Souderton Mennonite Church in Souderton.
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