NewsDecember 19, 2015

Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center. More than 700 students received their degrees Saturday.

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Minh Tran, center and Tyler Michie watch a slideshow before receiving their diplomas during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Minh Tran, center and Tyler Michie watch a slideshow before receiving their diplomas during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Friends and family members pack the Show Me Center during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Friends and family members pack the Show Me Center during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Graduates take part in the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates take part in the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Dr. Warren D. Anderson delivers the commencement address at Southeast Missouri State University Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Dr. Warren D. Anderson delivers the commencement address at Southeast Missouri State University Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Friends and family members pack the Show Me Center during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Friends and family members pack the Show Me Center during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University's interim provost Dr. Gerald McDougall recognizes undergraduate honor candidates during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University's interim provost Dr. Gerald McDougall recognizes undergraduate honor candidates during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Graduates take part in the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates take part in the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto shakes hands with a student as they move across the stage during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto shakes hands with a student as they move across the stage during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Friends and family members pack the Show Me Center during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Friends and family members pack the Show Me Center during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto shakes hands with a student as they move across the stage during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto shakes hands with a student as they move across the stage during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto shakes hands with a student as they move across the stage during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto shakes hands with a student as they move across the stage during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto shakes hands with a student as they move across the stage during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto shakes hands with a student as they move across the stage during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Graduates take part in the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates take part in the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Graduates take part in the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Graduates take part in the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

A member of the Southeast Brass Quintet plays the trumpet as graduates exit the Show Me Center after the University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A member of the Southeast Brass Quintet plays the trumpet as graduates exit the Show Me Center after the University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto shakes hands with a student as they move across the stage during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto shakes hands with a student as they move across the stage during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Nick Howe, left, and Jordan McQueary pose for a photo during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Nick Howe, left, and Jordan McQueary pose for a photo during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Amanda Eckart, left and Haruna Ohara pose for a photo during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Amanda Eckart, left and Haruna Ohara pose for a photo during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Tylyn Mayberry, left, Michelle Thornbrough and Kelci Pennock pose for a photo during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Tylyn Mayberry, left, Michelle Thornbrough and Kelci Pennock pose for a photo during the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto delivers the opening remarks during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas-Aburto delivers the opening remarks during the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Students make their way to the Southeast Missouri State University's December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center.
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Southeast Missouri State University graduates and faculty members take part in the December commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at the Show Me Center. More than 700 students received their degrees Saturday.

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