College of Science Commencement 2007

The College of Science, students, faculty, staff and family gathered to celebrate the graduation of 474 students!

Commencement Exercises

Dean Straney began the ceremony with a moment of silence for those lost to our community this year......Mr. Nang (Larry) Dang, whose tragic death in January prevented his graduation in Biotechnology. His family was with us to honor him and recognize his accomplishments. The College also lost four members of the faculty. We will greatly miss Dr. Peter Laszlo (Computer Science), Dr. Elisheva Goldstein and Dr. Earl Pyle (Chemistry), and Dr. Steven Wickler (College).

Dean Straney: Photo Tom Zasadzinski

President Ortiz (Photo Tom Zasadzinski) welcomed all and accepted the Senior Class Gift (new seating for the Quad!) from theClass Representative, Mr. Vu Ngo.

Ngo presenting class gift

Mr. Vu Ngo(Photo Tom Zasadzinski)

Dr. Ernie Simpson, beloved Chemistry professor who retires this year after 39 years of service to Cal Poly, is our Mace Bearer. Photo from Tom Zassadzinski
Mr. David Craig Trotz, Valedictorian and McPhee recipient. Photo Tom Zasadzinski

A hug from the president for our Malaysian graduate, Ms. Salleh. Photo Tom Zasadzinski

Austin

Ms. Misa Austin, Student Leader Speaker, Science Council President. (Photo Tom Zasadzinski)

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Recognition of outstanding accomplishments:

Outstanding Staff Award: Mr. Floyd Howell

Advisor of the Year: Dr. John Chan, Biological Sciences

Distinguished Teaching Award: Dr. Jill Adler-Moore, Biological Sciences

Teaching Excellence:

Dr. Barbara Burke, Chemistry

Dr. Kristine Hartney, Biological Sciences

Dr. John Mallinkrodt, Physics

Mr. Ben Miller, Dr. Amber Rosin & Dr. Randall Swift, Mathamatics and Statistics

Dr. Barbara Burke accepts award for teaching excellence (Photo Tom Zasadzinski)

Graduates blow bubbles