Congratulations to the Class of 2011

The College of Education Class of 2011 Convocation, held on May 6th, recognized 349 graduates, 105 of whom received their baccalaureate degrees, 179 received master's degrees, and 65 were awarded a doctoral degree. Students who completed their secondary education teaching licenses and received their graduation diploma from another college within the University were also acknowledged. Special guests at this year's convocation included University Trustees Lisa Eccles, President of the George S. and Dore Eccles Foundation, and Tim Anderson, Managing Attorney of the St. George Office of Jones Waldo, as well as Octavio Villalpando, U Associate Vice President for Equity and Diversity and a faculty member in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, former college dean, David Sperry, and Jackson Newell, professor-emeritus in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy and former UofU Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

As determined by the University, an undergraduate student who finishes his or her degree in the top eight percent of the entire graduating class of 2011 does so with honors. Based on their exceptional grade point average and in order of their rank in this year's university class of baccalaureate graduates, BryndyMaxfield and Valerie Lynette Johnson were extended the honor of graduating summa cum laude. Christina Brinton Hafer graduated magna cum laude, and Cyril Diaz Hamilton, Hannah Elizabeth McFall, Victoria Morales, Callah, Christine Morrey, Whitney Murphy, and Cameron Saopa graduated cum laude. Each year the UofU and the College of Education honors an outstanding public or private school teacher, who by reason of his or her excellence in the classroom serves as a positive role model for our graduates as they enter their chosen field. This year, we are pleased to recognize Ms. Cheryl Bakerof the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind in the Salt Lake City School District. Crystal Starling Thomas is the recipient of this year's College of Education Outstanding Senior Award from the University Young Alumni Association and a baccalaureate graduate in Special Education.

The 2011 College Convocation Video, highlighting graduating students, can be seen on-line at www.ed.utah.edu. Just click on 2011 Convocation Video.

IN THIS ISSUE

• Historic Groundbreaking for Sorenson Arts and Education Complex
• Congratulations to Class of 2011
• College Honors Douglas Hacker and Michelle Bachman
• College Welcomes New Advancement Board
• Community of Caring National Conference, “Beyond Bullying”, to be held at the U
• Angela Bradbury Participates in Congressional/White House Briefings
• College Welcomes 200 Korean Students to Campus
• Stegner Scholars Institute Prepares Students in Advanced Writing Skills
• Spotlight on Recent Faculty Publications, Grants, Honors
• Spotlight on New Faculty