On May 16, Arizona State University(ASU) hosted an online Graduation Celebration to congratulate AUK students who earned dual degrees at the Thunderbird School of Global Management. AUK-ASU graduates and the university team gathered at AUK Campus to watch the ceremony and celebrate the moment.
During the online ceremony, graduates solemnly took the Thunderbird Oath of Honor, academic and leadership awards were presented, and congratulatory remarks were made by representatives of AUK and Thunderbird ASU.
In particular, the congratulations to graduates were addressed by Dan Rice, AUK President, Jacek Leskow, AUK Rector, Yuriy Bots, AUK Dean of the School of Management, Lena Booth, Deputy Dean of Thunderbird Academic Enterprise & Finance Professor, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Charla Griffy-Brown, Dean and Director General, Thunderbird School of Global Management.
ASU Professor Lena Booth congratulated the graduates on their successful completion of their studies,
“Each of you worked hard to earn this degree, balancing work, family, and school lives. As a professor and Deputy Dean at Thunderbird I could not be more proud. Frankly, you're my favorite group of students. Always prepared, ask good questions, make thoughtful comments, and make our live sessions so lively and fun. I hope you have cherished your time in the program and will continue your friendship with each other for many years to come.
You did the program during this horrible period of war, navigating to the challenging environment and difficult times. I would like to thank you for your resiliency, perseverance, and flexibility.
On behalf of all of the professors, I would like to thank you for your enthusiasm for learning and your commitment to success. Welcome to the Thunderbird and ASU alumni network. Wishing you all the best in your future career and beyond!”