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2023 School Celebration
Undergraduate & Graduate Celebration
Saturday, May 20, 2023
7:00 p.m. EDT
Charles E. Smith Center
GW Commencement on the National Mall - Sunday, May 21, 2023
Join Us for the Celebration Livestream
Saturday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Celebration Program
Graduates, and their families and friends, are invited to download the 2023 program. You can view the PDF digitally and follow along with the ceremony, or print at home.
What to Expect: 2023 School Celebration
- Order of Exercises (program will run approximately 1.5 hours)
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PROCESSION OF GRADUATES
Lead by Toni Marsh, Associate Professor and Program Director, Paralegal Studies and College MarshalACADEMIC PROCESSION
Mark S. Wrighton, President of the University
Liesl Riddle, Dean and Faculty, Administration and Distinguished GuestsWELCOME
Dean Liesl Riddle and President Mark S. WrightonREMARKS BY DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER
Lourdes Tiglao,
Executive Director, Center for Women Veterans Department of Veterans AffairsPRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Dr. Richard F. Southby Police Science Prize
Presented by Jeff Delinski, Program Director, Homeland Security B.P.S.
and Dr. Richard F. Southby, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Global HealthFounding Dean Arterton Award
Presented by Luis Raul Matos
Program Director, Political Communication and Strategic GovernanceMark and Debbie Kennedy Frontiers of Freedom Award
Presented by Todd Belt
Program Director, Political ManagementUndergraduate Distinguished Scholar
Presented by Tierney Pitzer
Program Director, Information TechnologyGraduate Distinguished Scholar
Presented by John Warren
Program Director, PublishingCollege of Professional Studies Faculty Excellence Award
Presented by John Warren
Program Director, PublishingSTUDENT ADDRESS
Kristian Maldonado
Sustainable Urban PlanningPRESENTATION OF GRADUATES
Toni MarshCHARGE TO GRADUATES
Dean Liesl RiddleALMA MATER
Marissa A. Works
Strategic Public Relations
RECESSIONAL
- Presentation of Graduates
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Bachelor’s Degree | Cybersecurity
Program Director Scott WhiteBachelor’s Degree | Information Technology
Program Director Tierney PitzerBachelor’s Degree | Homeland Security / Police and Security Studies
Program Director Jeff DelinksiMaster’s Degree | Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management
Program Director Connie UthoffMaster’s Degree | Homeland Security
Program Director Elaine LammertMaster’s Degree | Legislative Affairs
Program Director Casey BurgatMaster’s Degree | Paralegal Studies
Program Director Toni MarshMaster’s Degree | Political Communication and Strategic Governance
Program Director Luis Raul MatosMaster’s Degree | Political Management
Program Director Todd BeltMaster’s Degree | Publishing
Program Director John WarrenMaster’s Degree | Strategic Public Relations
Program Director Larry ParnellMaster’s Degree | Sustainable Urban Planning
Program Director Sandra Whitehead - Ticket Information
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Q: How many guests can each graduate bring to the CPS 2023 School Celebration?
A: Each graduate is allowed to bring a maxiumum of eight (8) guests.Q: How many guests can each graduate bring to the University-wide Commencement on the National Mall?
A: Each graduate is allowed to bring a maximum of six (6) guests.
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More questions? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions or contact us for help.
Distinguished Speaker
Ms. Lourdes Tiglao
Director, Center for Women Veterans, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
We are excited to welcome Ms. Lourdes Tiglao, a GW alumna and Biden appointee, as this year’s Distinguished Speaker addressing the Class of 2023 at our College’s Celebration on May 20. Graduates will be inspired by her professional story and unique mindset.
Currently the director of the Center for Women Veterans at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Lourdes is a U.S. Air Force veteran and an accomplished business, nonprofit management, advocacy and healthcare professional with extensive experience in leadership roles in the military, healthcare, nonprofit and tech sectors.
Student Speaker
Kristian Maldonado, M.P.S. '23
Derived from a multicultural Latino and LGBT+ background, Kristian Maldonado aspires to contribute to the betterment of global society through his work in urban planning. After completing his B.A. in Geography with minors in Political Science and Business Administration from the University of Nevada-Reno, he will be completing his M.P.S. in Sustainable Urban Planning at The George Washington University this summer.
Born in South Lake Tahoe, CA and raised in Reno, NV, his work towards developing sustainable solutions in transportation planning and community engagement have elevated communities of color in Washington, D.C. While working passionately to understand the needs of residents, he ultimately aims to bring equitable change to those who need it most.
Currently, he serves as President of the Sustainable Urban Planning Student Organization (SUPSO) and works as the Senior Administrative Assistant for the Office of the Dean at GW’s College of Professional Studies.
Awards
Dr. Richard F. Southby Police Science Prize
Recipient: Edward W. Olewinski III, Homeland Security B.P.S.
Founding Dean Arterton Award
Recipient: Jorge Alderete Rodriguez, Political Communication and Strategic Governance
Mark and Debbie Kennedy Frontiers of Freedom Award
Recipient: Victor Ramos de Carvalho, Political Management
Undergraduate Distinguished Scholar Award
Undergraduate Recipient: Meili Chen, Information Technology
Graduate Distinguished Scholar Award
Graduate Recipient: Isabella Greene, Publishing
Faculty Excellence Award
Recipient: Dean Smith, Publishing
More Information about the Awards and Awardees
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