Cover Story - Seeking Peace and Understanding
The University this spring presented honorary degrees to two leaders from the Middle East, Israeli President Moshe Katsav and Queen Noor of Jordan.
University Honors Israeli President
Israeli President Moshe Katsav was presented with an honorary degree on June 3 at a ceremony in Millard Auditorium.

A Royal Degree
Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, a champion of equality, human rights, and social justice, visited the University on April 27 to help support the King Hussein Endowment Fund.

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The Spirit of the Class of 2001
The spirit on campus was vibrant on May 20 as 1,340 members of the Class of 2001 received degrees at the University's 44th annual Commencement ceremonies.

Commencement 2001 - Pictorial
"For each of us who is graduating today, the degree we have earned means something different." - Joanna Stansel '01, summa cum laude, ENHP

Award-winning Students and Faculty at Commencement 2001
Retiring Dean Schar received the University Medal and other honors were bestowed on a select group of students and faculty members.

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