The Thursday afternoon session of Fall Commencement at Grand Canyon University was for graduates of the College of Doctoral Studies, College of Arts and Media, College of Education, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (bachelor's degrees only), College of Theology, and College of Science, Engineering and Technology. Here's the story on student speaker Christine Skowronek's talk, and here's the replay of the ceremony.
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A senior grad acknowledges family in the crowd during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
The Stroller Parking area outside the Arena was a busy spot during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
A Class of 2022 grad during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
A student grad takes a moment to give praise prior to the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Fellow students hug prior to the start of the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Dr. Tim Griffin addresses the graduating class during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
A graduating student listens to President Brian Mueller during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
President Brian Mueller greets the graduating class during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Student speaker Christine Skowronek addresses the graduating class during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Student speaker Christine Skowronek tears up during an emotional part of her address to the graduating class during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Dean of Doctoral Studies Dr. Michael Berger addresses the graduating class during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
A graduate of the College of Doctoral Studies gets hooded during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
A graduate yells out in Jesus’ name during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Graduates look to friends and family after receiving their diploma during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Graduates look to friends and family after receiving their diploma during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Graduates look to friends and family after receiving their diploma during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
A graduate pumps his fist in celebration of receiving his diploma during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Graduates celebrate under a wave of confetti streamers during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Graduates are greeted with hugs by family following the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
COE grad Tracy Vandervopt gives Lopes Up following the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
A husband gets ready for a kiss from his graduate wife following the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Graduate Roxanne Kachena Pokrzywinski leaps in celebration following the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Onlookers watch the festivities on the Quad from the upper floor of the Arena following the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Graduates with family and friends on the Quad following the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
Graduates take pictures with family and friends following the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. -
A graduate and family members take a selfie following the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.
