University Park, Pa. -- Penn State will hold a medals commencement ceremony for the fall 2003 graduating class of the Schreyer Honors College at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel.
The medals ceremony represents and celebrates the academic and scholarly achievements of some of Penn State's finest undergraduates. Cheryl Achterberg, dean of the Schreyer Honors College, will speak. Penn State President Graham B. Spanier will present the medals, assisted by Provost Rodney Erickson and University Faculty Senate Chair Christopher Bise.
The medallion, designed by John A. Cook, professor emeritus of art, will be presented to approximately 65 graduating scholars.
A reception will be held in Dean's Hall at The Penn Stater immediately following the ceremony.
The Honors College was named for its benefactor, William A. Schreyer and his wife Joan. The Schreyers' gift has allowed for the transformation of the former University Scholars Program into a multidisciplinary center of undergraduate work, which has been recognized as one of the top honors programs in the country.