Spence also reminded graduates to strive to do well by doing good for others, see the world through someone else’s eyes, be kind and empathetic, recognize the power of “we,” and help society see the value of every person. Spence’s full commencement address can be viewed at this YouTube webpage.
Other remarks were given by Tina Q. Richardson, chancellor of Penn State Lehigh Valley; Samuel Azzalina, 2019 student marshal; and Mark Gruskin, associate professor of finance and accounting and chair of the Penn State Lehigh Valley Faculty Senate, who introduced the featured speaker, Bill Spence.
Azzalina was selected as the student marshal for the class of 2019. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a concentration in management and marketing.
“Keep smiling because we are leaders, we are innovators, we are the future, and most importantly, we are Penn State!” Azzalina said to his fellow graduates. Azzalina’s full student marshal speech can be viewed at this YouTube webpage.
After the presentation of the candidates and conferring of degrees, the graduates were inducted into the Penn State Alumni Association by Larry Trubilla, president of the Penn State Lehigh Valley Alumni Association.
To purchase photographs from commencement, visit the Dan Z. Johnson Photography website. Photos will be available to purchase online by Friday, May 10. The ceremony was live streamed for family and friends who could not make it to ArtsQuest on May 4.