Johnson & Wales University Commencement 2009
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — May 19, 2009 — This year, Johnson & Wales University will confer more than 7,000 degrees at three commencement ceremonies:
The Alan Shawn Feinstein Graduate School and School of Education
Thursday, May 21, 7 P.M.
Providence Performing Arts Center Student Degrees Awarded: 806
Keynote Speaker: Peter McWalters, commissioner, R.I. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Providence, R.I., will receive an honorary Doctor of Education degree.
The Hospitality College and College of Culinary Arts
Saturday, May 23, 8:45 A.M.
Dunkin’ Donuts Center Student Degrees Awarded: 3,409 (includes B.S. and A.S)
Keynote Speaker: Robert H. Castellini, CEO/owner, Cincinnati Reds, will receive an honorary Doctor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management degree.
College of Business and School of Technology
Saturday, May 23, 2:45 p.m.
Dunkin’ Donuts Center Student Degrees Awarded: 2,794 (includes B.S. and A.S)
Keynote Speaker: Dana H. Gaebe, J.D., senior partner, Gaebe & Kezirian, Providence, R.I., will receive an honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree.
About Johnson & Wales University
Johnson & Wales University, founded in 1914, is a nonprofit, private institution. A recognized leader in career education, we offer accredited degrees in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education. With a diverse student body of more than 16,000 graduate and undergraduate students, representing all 50 states and 96 countries, JWU prepares students for personal and professional success by integrating rigorous academics and professional skills, community leadership opportunities and our unique career education model. Our 77,000 alumni from 140 countries pursue their careers around the globe. The university is committed to urban revitalization and thoughtful historic renovation. Through active civic participation and by offering unique learning opportunities, JWU improves the quality of life in its campus communities in Providence, R.I., North Miami, Fla., Denver, Colo., and Charlotte, N.C.