[Vision2020] Hail to the Silver and Gold

[Tom Hansen]

For those of you who are unaware, possibly due to your dependence on the
Moscow-Pullman Daily News for items of local interest . . .

Courtesy of the University of Idaho at:

http://tinyurl.com/UI-Commencement

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University of Idaho Celebrates 100,000th Graduate at Spring Commencements
Written by Tania Thompson

MOSCOW, Idaho – Approximately 1,518 students are graduating this spring
from the University of Idaho, bringing the total number of graduates from
the state's land-grant institution to slightly more than 100,000.

"This milestone speaks to the deep-rooted strength of the University of
Idaho," said Duane Nellis, president. "For more than a century, the
institution has been an integral part of this state, contributing to its
economic and social development and educating its sons and daughters. Many
University of Idaho graduates have gone on to careers in leadership and
service and have, in turn, helped shape the development of the Gem State.
We celebrate our achievement by acknowledging the entire graduating class
of 2010, each as the 100,000th graduate of the University of Idaho."

Statewide, candidates have applied for 1,043 baccalaureate degrees, 84 law
degrees, 52 doctoral degrees, 20 specialist degrees and 352 master’s
degrees. Final graduation numbers will be available following the
semester's end. Some students will have earned multiple degrees.

    * Saturday, May 15, 9:30 a.m., ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center, with
keynote speaker Kristin Armstrong, Olympic gold medalist.

    * College of Law: May 15, 3 p.m., ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center, with
keynote speaker Nancy Morris.

The Moscow commencement ceremony will be live-streamed online at:

http://www.uidaho.edu/newsevents/uidaholivepage.aspx

More information about the statewide commencements is available online:

http://www.uidaho.edu/commencement.aspx

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About the University of Idaho . . .

Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state’s flagship
higher-education institution and its principal graduate education and
research university, bringing insight and innovation to the state, the
nation and the world. University researchers attract nearly $100 million
in research grants and contracts each year; the University of Idaho is the
only institution in the state to earn the prestigious Carnegie Foundation
ranking for high research activity. The university’s student population
includes first-generation college students and ethnically diverse
scholars. Offering more than 130 degree options in 10 colleges, the
university combines the strengths of a large university with the intimacy
of small learning communities. The university is home to the Vandals, the
2009 Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl champions. For information, visit
www.uidaho.edu.

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Seeya round town, Moscow

Congratulations, UI grads.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho
UI '96

"Here We Have Idaho"
http://www.tomandrodna.com/HWHI.mp3