Winter Commencement, Friday evening ceremony

By Ralph Freso

The Friday evening ceremony at Winter Commencement was for graduates of the College of Education and Colangelo College of Business.

  • Student speaker Addileigh Bowman talks about her speech prior to the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Student speaker Addileigh Bowman greets her mother, Sheila, as she arrives to the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Student speaker Addileigh Bowman looks to her mother, Sheila, as she gets emotional while while helping fix her hair and cap before the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Small tattoo on the wrist of student speaker Addileigh Bowman during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • The mortarboard message of student speaker Addileigh Bowman during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Student speaker Addileigh Bowman addresses the graduating class during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Tempy Bowman, with wife Sheila, signs “I love you” to their daughter and student speaker Addileigh Bowman as she acknowledges their importance in her life during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • A graduate waits outside to enter the Arena for the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • A graduate and friend visit before the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Critical Mass performs during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • A graduate takes a selfie with Dr. Paul Danuser before the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduate Caleb Dunn during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • President Brian Mueller acknowledges the work of Critical Mass during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduates point to friends and family members in the audience during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • The mortarboard art of a graduate at the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Dr. Tim Griffin ask students if they are ready to graduate during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • President Brian Mueller addresses the graduating class during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Student speaker Addileigh Bowman addresses the graduating class during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb hands out diplomas during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • A graduates takes a selfie on stage with his diploma during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • A graduate is congratulated as she walks off the stage during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • A graduate looks to friends and family members after receiving his diploma during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduate Caleb Dunn flashes Lopes Up after receiving his diploma during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduates celebrate under a shower of confetti streamers during the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduates are congratulated by friends and family members following the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Graduates show off their diplomas following the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • A graduate and friend following the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • This graduate literally has quite the support group following the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • A student shows that “These boots were made for graduating” following the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • A graduate poses for pictures with her diploma following the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • A graduate poses for pictures with her diploma following the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • A proud parent hugs his graduate following the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.
  • A graduate is immersed in layers of flowers and money leis following the evening Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, 2022.

Calendar

Calendar of Events

M Mon

T Tue

W Wed

T Thu

F Fri

S Sat

S Sun

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

2 events,

2 events,

3 events,

3 events,

2 events,

1 event,

0 events,

1 event,

4 events,

4 events,

2 events,

0 events,

2 events,

0 events,

0 events,

1 event,

3 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

1 event,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

View Calendar

GCU Magazine

https://indd.adobe.com/view/a536d94e-2195-4052-8e40-5267550ad893ViewCurrentApril 2026April 2026

Bible Verse

Sing to God, sing praise to His name, extol Him who rides on the clouds — His name is the Lord — and rejoice before Him. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. (Psalm 68:4-5)

To Read More: www.verseoftheday.com/