The University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka Campus, will hold commencement exercises 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the school, room 229.
The speaker will be veterinarian Burgess Bauder, who also will be presented with a Meritorious Service Award.
Other UAS commencements over that weekend will be held in Ketchikan and Juneau.
The university expects to award 399 associate, bachelor and master degrees; 97 certificates and professional licensures; and 223 occupational endorsements.
UAS Chancellor Rick Caulfield, Provost Karen Carey, and UA regents Dale Anderson and John Bania will travel to the campuses to celebrate the success of graduates in the three communities, the university said in a press release. Dr. Paul Layer, UA vice president for academics, students and research, will attend all three ceremonies.
“We are enormously proud of our graduates at all three UAS campuses,’’ Caulfield said. ‘‘Many of our students are first-generation college students and are completing their degree while raising a family and working one or two jobs. Every one of them chose to advance their skills and education at UAS as a pathway to improving their life and that of their family and community. They’ve put in a lot of hard work, and now it is time to celebrate their accomplishments. Well done, all!”
