Miller Hall hosts first graduation ceremony

A new tradition
A new tradition The Mason School of Business hosted its first diploma ceremony in the William J. Fields Courtyard on Sunday, May 16, 2010.
Dean Larry Pulley
Dean Larry Pulley "Godspeed. Wherever life takes you remember that we share a common, proud heritage. You are now a part of us and we are a part of you. And, please, know that you will always be welcome here."
MBA, MACC, and Undergraduate Commencement
MBA, MACC, and Undergraduate Commencement More than 350 MBA, Master of Accounting and Undergraduate students received diplomas in the Fields Courtyard ceremonies.
by Staff |  May 17, 2010

The William J. Fields Courtyard hosted its first diploma ceremony May 16 for the Class of 2010 in the Undergraduate Business, Full Time MBA, Flex MBA, and Master of Accounting programs.  The diploma ceremony was part of the larger Commencement Ceremony of the College.

Dean Lawrence B. Pulley addressed the graduating classes for the first time at Miller Hall, which just completed its first year of academic classes since its October 2009 dedication.  Before Miller Hall, the School of Business celebrated its diploma ceremony in the Wren Courtyard.

In his remarks, Dean Pulley marked the new tradition of the diploma ceremony at Miller Hall. In his brief history of significant events that took place on the land that Miller Hall now occupies, Pulley noted that the land was part of the original 330-acre tract of land purchased by the College on December 20, 1693, at the time of the Royal Charter, for 170 pounds.

Pulley noted on the revolutionary events that transpired on the land throughout its 300-plus years and charged the students to take that spirit and determination with them as they leave the Mason School.

“Godspeed.  Wherever life takes you remember that we share a common, proud heritage.  You are now a part of us and we are a part of you.  And, please, know that you will always be welcome here.” --Dean Lawrence B. Pulley

Mason School graduation by the numbers
  • Undergraduate program graduates: 189
  • Full-time MBA program graduates:  84
  • Master of Accounting program graduates:   62
  • Flex MBA program graduates:  19
Dual degrees:
  • MBA and MAcc:  2
  • MBA/JD:  3
  • MBA/MPP 1:  4  
Award Winners
Faculty Excellence Awards
Faculty and Staff Service Awards
  • Alfred N. Page Undergraduate Teaching Award: Nicole V. Montgomery
  • Alfred N. Page Graduate Teaching Award for the Master of Accounting program: Howard J. Busbee
  • Alfred N. Page Graduate Teaching Award for the MBA program: Bradley P. Lindsey
  • Daniel C. Lewis Award for Exceptional Service: John S. Strong and the MBA Admissions Team, Amanda K. Barth, Jill L. Hutchko and Lois V. Fraley
  • Daniel C. Lewis Volunteer Service Award: Kathleen D. Durdin
Undergraduate Student Awards
  • Wayne F. Gibbs Accounting Award (Achievement in the Undergraduate Accounting program): Alexandre C. Pouille and Kimberly T. Sunada
  • Charles L. Quittmeyer Award (Scholastic Achievement in the Undergraduate Business program): Joshua B. Hurwitz
  • John N. Dalton Memorial Award (To support post-Baccalaureate Interest in Public Service): Kristina M. Dumas
  • Student Contribution to the BBA Program Award: Matthew B. Sass
Master of Accounting Student Awards
  • Trustee's Award (Highest GPA Among  May MAcc graduates): Nathaniel C. Reid
  • Student Contribution to the MAcc Program: Mary F. Dolan
  • Federation of Schools of Accountancy Student Achievement Award: Alexander Martin
Master of Business Administration Student Awards
  • Trustee's Award (Highest GPA Among  May Full-time MBA graduates): Manik Kumar
  • Trustee's Award (Highest GPA Among  May Flex MBA graduates): Nathan A. Turner
  • Student Contribution to the Full-time MBA Program Award: Emily S. Smith
  • Student Contribution to the FlexMBA Program Award: Katherine A. Sikes