Pine Technical & Community College conferred
more than 230 degrees, diplomas and certificates, honoring the graduates for
their accomplishments and contributions to both the college and the community.
As Chief Student Affairs Officer Paula Hoffman
welcomed the graduates, and their families and friends, she shared a quote from
Eleanor Roosevelt, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of
their dreams,” and spoke of how the graduates are realizing their dreams and
taking the next step on their journey.
Student Senate President echoed those sentiments,
recognizing the motivation that led each graduate to this day, and urging them
to think of graduation as a beginning, not as an end.
“Your college and the Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities Board of Trustees will never stop expecting great things from
you,” remarked Trustee Thomas Renier.
Providing the commencement address, Rep. Jason
Rarick told the graduates, “Minnesota continues to face a workforce shortage,
and you are answering the call. The skills you have learned at Pine Technical
& Community College are cutting edge. You are contributing to the economic
health of the state.”
President Joe Mulford, presiding over commencement
for his first time as president of the college, conferred the graduates,
reminding them to take pride in their accomplishments as the college takes
pride in each and every graduate and the contributions they’ll make to the
community.
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