Cypress College Graduation, 2009

College held it's 42nd Commencement on Thursday, May 21, 2009 in the new Gateway Plaza. Jack Scott delevered the commencement address, Danielle Nava was the Outstanding Alumna and Chelsea Oldfield the Outstanding Graduate. This year there were 890 graduates and an additional 698 receiving occupational certificates. More than 300 students participated in the graduation.

Below are some links to items related to the commencement. We hope to add additional photos from the graduation ceremony in the coming days.

GRADUATION PROGRAM


• Printed Program: This is a pdf version of the printed program distributed to graduates and guests at commencement on May 21, 2009. Read the program.

PHOTOGRAPHS


• Select Gallery: This gallery features a selction of the best 76 images taken by the Public Information Office. View gallery.


• Complete Gallery: This gallery includes all 401 images taken by the Public Information Office. See if you can spot yourself.

GRADUATION NEWS


• Facts and Figures: Facts and figures about Cypress College's 42nd Commencement and the Class of 2009. Read the story.


• Interview with Chelsea Oldfield: 2009 Outstanding Graduate Chelsea Oldfield sat down for an interview on the Cypress College Podcast prior to commencement. Listen to the interview.


• Chelsea Oldfield: A profile of 2009 Outstanding Graduate Chelsea Oldfield. Read the story.


• Danielle Nava: A profile of 2009 Outstanding Alumna Danielle Nava. Read the story.


• Dr. Jack Scott: A profile of 2009 Commencement Speaker Dr. Jack Scott Read the story.

GRADUATION EVENT AUDIO


• Welcome: Welcome and introductions from Cypress College president Dr. Michael J. Kasler. [2.6 MB mp3 file]


• Board Greetings: Greetings from the North Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees by Board President Leonard Lahtinen. [1.8 MB mp3 file]


• NOCCCD Greetings: Greetings from North Orange County Community College District Chancellor Dr. Ned Doffoney. [2.3 MB mp3 file]


• A.S. Greetings: Greetings from Associated Students President Jeanette Vazquez. [6.3 MB mp3 file]


• Outstanding Grad - Intro: Introduction of the 2009 Outstanding Graduate Award by Student Trustee Carissa Clark. [2 MB mp3 file]


• 2009 Outstanding Graduate: Acceptance of the 2009 Outstanding Graduate Award by Chelsea Oldfiled. [2.4 MB mp3 file]


• Faculty Recognition: Recognition of Cypress College's faculty award recipients and bestowing of faculty emeriti status by Academic Senate President Rob Johnson. [7.5 MB mp3 file]


• Outstanding Alumna - Intro: Introduction of the 2009 Outstanding Alumni Award by Cypress College Foundation Board President Bill Garcia. [3 MB mp3 file]


• 2009 Outstanding Alumna: Acceptance of the 2009 Outstanding Alumni Award by Danielle Nava. [2.5 MB mp3 file]


• Dr. Kasler: Remarks by Cypress College President Dr. Michael J. Kasler. [6.9 MB mp3 file]


• Commencement Address - Intro: Introduction of the 2009 commencement keynote address speaker by Associated Students President. Jeanette Vazquez [3.2 MB mp3 file]


• Commencement Address: 2009 commencement keynote address by Dr. Jack Scott, Chancellor of the California Community College System. [13.4 MB mp3 file]


• Conferral of Degrees: Conferral of degrees upon the Cypress College Class of 2009 by Cypress College President Dr. Michael J. Kasler and NOCCCD Board of Trustees President Leonard Lahtinen. [1.5 MB mp3 file]


• Class of 2009: Introduction of the Class of 2009 as they accept their diplomas. [16.8 MB mp3 file]


• Graduates!: A.S. President Jeanette Vazquez leads the Class of 2009 in moving their tassels from right to left. [720 KB mp3 file]


• Closing: Closing remarks by Cypress College President Dr. Michael J. Kasler. [1.4 MB mp3 file]


• Alma Mater and Recessional: Singing of the Alma Mater and the recessional by the Cypress College Vocal Jazz Ensemble and the Cypress College Concert Band. [5.5 MB mp3 file]