Pachoud Graduates from Castleton University

by Contributor | June 29, 2017 6:40 am

CASTLETON, VT – Courtney Pachoud of Oswego graduated with a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Castleton University following the successful completion of the spring semester in May 2017.

The second graduating class of Castleton University passed across the stage at its 230th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13 bringing to close the 2016-17 academic year.

Castleton President Dave Wolk began the proceedings by reflecting on his many years at Castleton and previous Commencement ceremonies, acknowledging his last as Castleton University President.

“For me, this Commencement is number 16, and with very mixed feelings it is my last as President,” Wolk said earnestly. “It is a bittersweet day for me because I have come to know and love so many of you. I shook many of your hands at freshman orientation and now I shake your hand again today. It is an honor for me. I love how you transformed yourself. I love how you transformed Castleton. I love how you transformed me. I ask you to always remember your special place in the small University with the big heart. Thank you and Keep Smiling.”

Once all the degrees had been conferred, President Wolk brought the day’s largest cheer by exclaiming: “You have made a difference at Castleton. Now go out and make a difference in the world. Ladies and gentlemen, the Class of 2017.”

Castleton University is small enough to be a community where every student matters, yet offers more than 75 programs of study for undergraduate and graduate students, 29 varsity sports, and more than 40 clubs and organizations.

The university stresses community service and provides exceptional programs for first-year students.

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