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Welcome from the President:
I look forward to seeing all of you on May 10. Commencement, a
significant rite for you and your families, is one of my favorite
times of the year.
Commencement always has a tinge of regret for me, because our
time with you has come to an end. Yet, I also watch with great pride
as you prepare to move on to the next stage of your life. We will be
forever grateful to you for investing your time and money in your
education at Oglethorpe and to your families for entrusting you to
us. We hope we have lived up to your expectations. We are working
hard not only to meet but to exceed them.
Thank you to the families for supporting your students during
this formative time of their lives, and please stay connected to
Oglethorpe. We will always consider you part of our community.
Lawrence M. Schall, J.D., Ed.D. President
Three prominent Atlanta citizens across three different sectors will receive honorary doctorates from Oglethorpe at Commencement on May 10, 2008.
Beverly L. Hall
Promising transformation to Atlanta’s Public Schools, in less than 10 years Dr. Beverly Hall has increased student test scores and renovated sagging facilities while forging new relationships and garnering support from the local business community, civic and non-profit organizations and government leaders. She will be honored with a Doctor of Humane Letters. |
Harald R. Hansen
Retiring recently as chairman, president and CEO of First Union Corporation of Georgia, Harald Hansen has also dedicated countless hours of service to a wide variety of educational and non-profit boards during his career, including 14 years on the Oglethorpe University Board of Trustees. He will be honored with a Doctor of Laws. |
Muhtar Kent
Joining The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta 30 years ago and rising to the role of CEO this coming July, Muhtar Kent has had leadership responsibilities for the company’s operations and marketing across Asia, the Middle East and Central Europe. He will be honored with a Doctor of Laws. |
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