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May 2014 LWC graduates urged to be citizens of the world
Combined with December 2013 Class, Class of 2014 is record 664, the most the college has had in the 111 years of the college. Speaker is Romanian cosmonaut Dumitru Dorin Prunariu, who spoke before a crowd of more than 3,000 people
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By Duane Bonifer
COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson College's spring graduates were told to think global, act local during Saturday morning, May 10, 2014. spring commencement ceremony.
In his commencement address, former Romanian cosmonaut Dumitru Dorin Prunariu told the liberal arts college's graduates to build their careers with a broad worldview.
"One way or another, many of us interact globally. It is highly important that we should do it with open heart and dedication, for all human beings, for our communities," Prunariu said.
Total of 246 degrees in 99th commencement
The liberal arts college awarded a total of 246 undergraduate and graduate degrees at its 99th commencement ceremony, held in Biggers Sports Center before a crowd of more than 3,000 people. Combined with 418 degrees awarded in December at winter commencement, LWC's Class of 2014 is record 664 graduates, the most in the 111 years of the college. That is 57 more students than LWC's previous largest class, which was set last academic year.
Prunariu became the only Romanian-born cosmonaut
In May 1981, Prunariu became the only Romanian-born cosmonaut and the 103rd human to fly into outer space. He and Russian cosmonaut Leonid Popov completed an eight-day space mission aboard Soyuz 40 and the Salyut 6 space laboratory. That made Prunariu a member of one of the world's most elite organizations: the Association of Space Explorers. The association includes persons who have completed at least one orbit of the Earth in space -- currently more than 325 individuals from 35 countries.
"As an individual, the most significant experience during a spaceflight is the human experience. ... Seen from cosmic heights, our planet looks fabulous," Prunariu said. "By traveling 16 orbits around the Earth every 24 hours, one can admire all the areas on Earth."
But Prunariu said that orbiting the Earth can also be a cautionary experience.
Can see 'wounds of earth from space'
"One can also see, unfortunately, the wounds caused to our planet by the reckless activity of man in his struggle for resources at any price, the disposal of waste in various places on our planet, the deforestation of our oxygen stocks, the Equatorial forests, and many other things," he said. "When you fly in the outer space and you see the planet as a whole, you understand the global consequences of local activities of human communities and the need -- for our health's sake and for the future generations' sake -- to keep our planet clean, as we keep clean our homes."
In addition to being good stewards of the Earth, Prunariu told the graduates to set and strived toward goals.
"It is of utmost importance, when we become aware enough of our potential place in society, to set goals and to start fulfilling these goals diligently," he said. "This is where the real journey of our becoming starts."
Prunariu receives honorary doctorate
Prunariu, who received an honorary doctorate from the college, cautioned the graduates that they should not become so consumed in reaching their goals that they forget about the "human community."
"Our main individual goal is to have a better life, to ensure a future for our families and for our jobs, and a future without deprivation and material shortages," he said. "Let us not forget that money is just a means to achieve something, not a goal in itself. Let us not forget, in this context, about human beings who have less chances than us and they may need our help."
Eleven new members of Golden Alumni Society
Before the commencement ceremony, 11 members of the Class of 1964 were inducted into the Golden Alumni Society. Alumni are installed into the organization on the occasion of their 50-year reunion at the college.
The new inductees are: Rebecca Bennett Brecht of Radcliff, KY; Ben C. Burr of Bardstown, KY; Daniel William Dewald of Mount Vernon, Ohio; Kenneth George of Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich.; Audrey Pederson Langos of Lancaster, Ohio; Janice Branstetter Morgan of Crestwood, KY; John Perin of Cincinnati; Robert C. Simpson of Lexington, KY; JoAnne Peden Smith of Horse Cave, KY; Margaret Fisher Janas Srack of Silver City, N.M.; and Neil S. Stawser of Loveland, Ohio. - DUANE BONIFER
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LWC Graduates symbolically move tassels right to left
2014-05-10 - Lindsey Wilson College - Photo by Duane Bonifer, LWC. -
Lindsey Wilson College bachelor of arts graduates move the tassel from the right to the left side of their mortar boards, symbolically representing their graduation Saturday morning from the liberal arts college. Front row, from left: Elizabeth Lieske of Sebree, KY; Tara D. Lawson of Berea, KY; and Cara Elizabeth Law of Anniston, Ala. The college awarded a total of 246 undergraduate and graduate degrees at its 99th commencement ceremony, held in its Biggers Sports Center. - Duane Bonifer, LWC
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Kailey Moorhead takes selfie with President Wm. T. Luckey Jr.
2014-05-10 - Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC .
Kailey Moorhead of Wolfforth, Texas, takes a selfie of herself with LWC President William T. Luckey Jr. during Saturday's spring commencement in Biggers Sports Center. Moorhead earned a bachelor of science degree in biology. Duane Bonifer, LWC
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Tara Arnold, Frankfort, KY receives congratulatory hug
2014-05-10 - Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer, LWC.
Tara Arnold of Frankfort, KY, receives a congratulatory hug from LWC President William T. Luckey Jr. in the "Academic Gauntlet" following Saturday's spring commencement. Arnold earned a bachelor of arts degree in communication. Duane Bonifer, LWC
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Stephanie & Danny Caluag pose with President. Luckey
2014-05-10 - Lindsey Wilson College - Photo by Duane Bonifer, LWC.
Stephanie and Danny Caluag, both of Columbia, pose with Lindsey Wilson College President William T. Luckey Jr. during Saturday's spring commencement ceremony in Biggers Sports Center. The couple both received a bachelor of science in nursing. Duane Bonifer, LWC
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Andrew Ferguson, Columbia, KY is 2014 graduate
2014-05-10 - Lindsey Wilson College - Photo by Duane Bonifer, LWC.
Andrew Ferguson of Columbia is congratulated by Lindsey Wilson College President William T. Luckey Jr. during Saturday's spring commencement ceremony in Biggers Sports Center. Ferguson received a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics. Duane Bonifer, LWC
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Help adjusting decorated mortarboard
2014-05-10 - 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo.
Whitney Rodgers, center, receives help adjusting her decorated mortar board from fellow Adair County residents Jessica Denton, left, and Paige Smith Saturday morning in the L.R. McDonald Administration Building lobby before the college's spring commencement ceremony. Duane Bonifer, LWC
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Decorated mortar boards before commencement
2014-05-10 - 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer, LWC.
Lindsey Wilson College graduates Casey McGowan of Jamestown, KY, left, Leah Brown of Columbia, center, and Jessica Wilson of Somerset, KY, show off their decorated mortar boards Saturday morning in the L.R. McDonald Administration Building lobby before the college's spring commencement ceremony. Duane Bonifer, LWC Paired Photo. See who they are: Wearers of decorated mortarboard
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Wearers of decorated mortarboard
2014-05-10 - 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer, LWC.
Lindsey Wilson College graduates Casey McGowan of Jamestown, KY, left, Leah Brown of Columbia, center, and Jessica Wilson of Somerset, KY, show off their decorated mortar boards Saturday morning in the L.R. McDonald Administration Building lobby before the college's spring commencement ceremony. Duane Bonifer, LWC Paired Photo: See mortarboard messages: Decorated mortar boards before commencement
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Walking between raindrops at LWC 2014 May Commencement:
2014-05-11 - V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer, LWC.
Lindsey Wilson College graduates Shawnee Sutton of Henderson, KY, left, Ashley Clark of Louisville, KY, center, and Rachel Vincent of Slaughters, KY, walk between the raindrops Saturday morning while walking to V.P. Henry Auditorium.Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College
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Kanisha Frye, Cadiz, KY, at LWC May 2014 Commencement
2014-05-11 - Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer, LWC photo.
Kanisha Frye of Cadiz, KY, gets help with her mortar board from Lindsey Wilson College Director of Civic Engagement and Student Leadership Amy Thompson-Wells, right, and fellow graduate Sarah Abigail Gaskins of Columbia Saturday morning while walking to spring commencement in Biggers Sports Center.Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College
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LWC May 2014 Commencement: Russell I photographs Russell II
2014-05-11 - Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo.
Mark Russell I of Elizabethtown, KY, photographs his son, Mark Russell II, receiving his Lindsey Wilson College diploma Saturday morning from LWC President William T. Luckey Jr. in Biggers Sports Center. Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College
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Jared Davenport completes graduating senior survey
2014-05-11 - Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer.
Jared Davenport of Lawrenceburg, KY,completes the Lindsey Wilson College “Graduating Senior Survey” Saturday morning in V.P. Henry Auditorium before the college’s spring commencement ceremony in Biggers Sports Center. Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College
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Dr.Luckey addresses 99th LWC commencement audience
2014-05-11 - Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer.
Lindsey Wilson College President William T. Luckey Jr. opens the college’s 99th commencement ceremony Saturday morning, May 10, 2014, in Biggers Sports Center. Over 3,000 were in attendance. Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College
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Wansoo Choo directs Lindsey Wilson Singers
2014-05-11 - Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC.
Lindsey Wilson College Instructor of Music Wansoo Cho directs the Lindsey Wilson Singers' performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "In Te Domine" Saturday morning, May 10, 2014, at spring commencement in Biggers Sports Center. Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College
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Former Romanian cosmonaut Dumitru Dorin Prunariu
2014-05-11 - Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo.
Former Romanian cosmonaut Dumitru Dorin Prunariu delivers the 2014 spring commencement address Saturday morning, May 10, 2014, in Biggers Sports Center as Lindsey Wilson College President William T. Luckey Jr. looks on. Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College
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LWC honorary doctorate recipient Dumitru Dorin Prunariu
2014-05-11 - Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo.
Former Romanian cosmonaut Dumitru Dorin Prunariu received an honorary doctorate Saturday, May 10, 2014, from Lindsey Wilson College at the liberal arts college's spring commencement. From left: LWC President William T. Luckey Jr., Prunariu, Lindsey Wilson Board of Trustees Chair Allan Parnell of Louisville, KY, and LWC Associate Dean of the Faculty Jackie Montgomery. Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College
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May 2014: Eleven new member LWC Golden Alumni Society
2014-05-11 - Hodge Center, 402 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo.
Eleven new members were inducted Saturday morning, May 10, 2014, into the Lindsey Wilson College Golden Alumni Society at the Norma and Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship. The new members are from the Class of 1964, who celebrated their 50-year reunion over the weekend. From left: John Perin of Cincinnati; Robert C. Simpson of Lexington, KY; JoAnne Peden Smith of Horse Cave, KY; Margaret Fisher Janas Srack of Silver City, NM.; Janice Branstetter Morgan of Crestwood, KY; Rebecca Bennett Brecht of Radcliff, KY; Audrey Pederson Langos of Lancaster, Ohio; Neil S. Stawser of Loveland, Ohio; Daniel William Dewald of Mount Vernon, Ohio; Kenneth George of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI.; Ben C. Burr of Bardstown, KY; and LWC Director of Alumni Relations Randy Burns.Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College
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LWC Class of 1964 presents gift for $75,979 to college
2014-05-11 - Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY - Photo by Duane Bonifer. LWC photo.
Lindsey Wilson College alumnus Kenneth George of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, left, presents LWC President William T. Luckey Jr. with a facsimile check Saturday, May 10, 2014, representing the Class of 1964's class gift to the college -- $75,979.Duane Bonifer, Lindsey Wilson College
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