Spring 2003 commencement celebrates graduates, university centennial
| Published: 06/02/2003 |
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Nearly 400 graduates received degrees this spring from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). The ceremony – one of the university’s largest in its history -- was held Saturday, May 24 at the U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee.
The commencement falls during MSOE’s the 100th anniversary and keynote speakers were the heads of Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley and Harley-Davidson, two companies that also are celebrating their centennials.
The class respondent was Christa Langer (of Ellsworth, Wis.), who graduated with high honors with a B.S. in Architectural Engineering.
Several high school teachers received VIP/Excellence in Teaching
awards for their positive influence on a graduating MSOE student:
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Jim Schmitt, a teacher at Eau Claire (Wis.) North High School, was
nominated by his former student, Ryan Fedie (of Eau Claire), who
received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
*Courtney O'Berry, a
teacher at Grayslake (Ill.) Community High School, was nominated by
Adam Christensen (of Grayslake), who received a B.S. in Mechanical
Engineering.
* Lei Lund, a teacher at Glenbeulah High School in
Elkhart Lake, Wis., was nominated by Rebecca Hill (of Elkhart Lake),
who received a B.S. in Architectural Engineering.
Joseph Roethle (of Iron Ridge, Wis.), who received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and Eric Waydick (Milwaukee), who received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, were presented the Alumni Association Awards for Student Achievement. Both students graduated with high honors.