NewsMay 16, 2015

Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.

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Andrew Ebert, graduating with his masters in mental health counseling, stands while being recognized for his 4.0 grade point average during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Andrew Ebert, graduating with his masters in mental health counseling, stands while being recognized for his 4.0 grade point average during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
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Erik Peterson looks out over the crowd after delivering the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Erik Peterson looks out over the crowd after delivering the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students line up to receive their diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students line up to receive their diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Board of Regents president Jay Knudtson announces the honorary degree recipient during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Board of Regents president Jay Knudtson announces the honorary degree recipient during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
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Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins shakes hands with a graduate during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins shakes hands with a graduate during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Graduates and supporters fill the Show Me Center for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates and supporters fill the Show Me Center for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Kyle Finney poses for a photo with a lei his mother made from dollar bills for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Kyle Finney poses for a photo with a lei his mother made from dollar bills for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins shakes hands with a graduate during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins shakes hands with a graduate during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins addresses the crowd during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins addresses the crowd during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students listen to the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students listen to the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students move across the stage to receive their diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students move across the stage to receive their diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The stage party stands for the national anthem during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The stage party stands for the national anthem during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students move across the stage to receive their diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students move across the stage to receive their diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins shakes hands with a graduate during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins shakes hands with a graduate during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students listen to the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students listen to the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins addresses the crowd during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins addresses the crowd during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students listen to the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students listen to the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Erik Peterson delivers the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Erik Peterson delivers the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Board of Regents member Thomas Meyer addresses the crowd during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Board of Regents member Thomas Meyer addresses the crowd during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students listen to the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students listen to the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students signal to the crowd during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students signal to the crowd during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students signal to the crowd during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students signal to the crowd during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Danielle Means, Chelsea Anderson and Brandon McCadney pose for a photo during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Danielle Means, Chelsea Anderson and Brandon McCadney pose for a photo during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

James Eldreth, left, Geoffrey Seyer and Brittany Colbert read through the program during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com James Eldreth, left, Geoffrey Seyer and Brittany Colbert read through the program during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Mitch Garlik, Ryan Jetton, Curtis Wood and Andrew Baker pose for a photo during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Mitch Garlik, Ryan Jetton, Curtis Wood and Andrew Baker pose for a photo during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Graduates and supporters fill the Show Me Center for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates and supporters fill the Show Me Center for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Graduates and supporters fill the Show Me Center for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates and supporters fill the Show Me Center for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins shakes hands with a graduate during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins shakes hands with a graduate during the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students listen to the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students listen to the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Show Me Center.
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