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Commencement Collection May 2015

Graduation is arguably the best time in any student’s educational experience. It’s not so much a “finish” line as it is a “starting point”; not so much a door that’s closing but one that’s standing wide open. The beginning of any student’s college career may be exciting and challenging, but that moment when the hard won diploma is handed to him or her has got to be the most meaningful. Even sitting in that mass of gowned graduates waiting for a turn to walk across that stage is worth the necessary patience expressed on that amazing day....

Commencement Collection annual, celebration, collections, digital, graduation, tradition, UDM Linda Papa Updated: May 20, 2015

1964 U of D Commencement March 2014

Here’s a question: What value is there in looking through digitized versions of past Commencement booklets? Good question! Answers to this range from the obvious historical research benefit to the idea of satisfying curiosity. Suppose, for example, that you are curious about the history of Commencement at the university. When did this ceremony begin for the University of Detroit (or for Detroit College)? Did all schools participate? Were the various schools even established at U of D when Commencement first...

Commencement Collection annual, education, graduation, history Linda Papa Updated: March 27, 2014

War and Graduation May 2013

In a sense, the 1943 yearbook foreshadowed the hardships faced by a lot of schools and universities during this time. The University pledged its support of the war effort and provided a place for military training and organizations. One of the first pages in the Tower Yearbook for 1943 honored those former students who had already given their lives in service to their country. Soon, these new graduates would likely be drafted into what was believed to be a holy cause. ...

University of Detroit Tower Yearbook Collection annual, graduation, WWII, yearbook Linda Papa Updated: May 6, 2013

Commencement April 2013

At graduation, the years of dedication and commitment, reading and testing, listening to lectures, taking reams of notes, and understanding critical thinking and guidance can now be left behind you as you finally put to use everything you’ve learned. Graduating is an achievement and should be celebrated. And there’s a long tradition to this!...

Commencement Collection bacculaureate, ceremony, graduation, university Linda Papa Updated: May 1, 2013