Fresno proclaims Centennial Commencement Day
California State University, Fresno’s 100th Commencement was recognized by Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin with a proclamation celebrating the Saturday, May 21, ceremony at the Save Mart Center.
Fresno City Manager Mark Scott, who like Swearengin is an alumnus of Fresno State, presented the proclamation for Centennial Commencement Ceremony Day to President John D. Welty, Centennial Chairman Peter Mehas and Centennial Project Coordinator Tracy Newel.
The presentation was made during the Fresno City Council meeting Thursday, May 19.
The proclamation recounts the university’s founding in 1911 as Fresno State Normal School and its role over the past 100 years in transforming the region “as a leader in education, research, commerce, innovation and service.”
More than 5,200 students will receive bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at the Centennial Commencement.
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