PALO ALTO, Calif., June 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Palo Alto University (PAU)
celebrated the 36th commencement June
10th and 24th. Members of the Class of
2017, who numbered approximately 235, came to PAU from 24 states
and 11 countries.
2017 marked the first year the ceremonies were presided over by
the university's new president, Dr. Maureen
O'Connor.
"It is a privilege to recognize the many contributions of these
extraordinary students," said Dr. O'Connor. "We are so proud of all
of our graduates and await with great expectation and optimism for
the mark they will make on our profession, in our community, and in
our world. These are individuals to watch!"
The graduation ceremonies, spread across two weekends, were held
at Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center at Stanford University and the Flint Center at
De Anza College in Cupertino, CA.
Dr. Jo Linder-Crow, CEO of the
California Psychological Association and the CPA Foundation since
2005, was the keynote commencement speaker that provided
inspirational words to the graduating students from the Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology and PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium programs on
the first weekend.
Dr. Jorge Wong, President and CEO
of the Richmond Area Multi-Service in mental health, addressed the
bachelor's and master's graduates as the keynote speaker of the
second weekend. Graduating students participated in the bachelor's
of science degree programs in business psychology or psychology and
social action, or the master's programs in counseling or
psychology.
Robert E. Kantor
Medal
During the doctorate commencement ceremony,
James Otieno, Chair of PAU's Board
of Trustees, was presented with the Robert R. Kantor Medal for his
dedication and commitment to higher education. The annual award
recognizes outstanding leaders who have led the way in terms of
courage, vision, imagination and organization.
James Otieno remarked, "Imagine
my utmost surprise to be honored with the Robert E. Kantor medal
award for community leadership and an honorary degree of Doctor of
Humane Letters from Palo Alto University. I was stunned at
the time and am deeply honored. Thank you. I will continue to
embody and evangelize the mental health focus of PAU's Engaging
Minds, Improving Lives. It is a privilege to be a member of
the PAU community. Together, we can positively impact the
human condition."
ABOUT PALO ALTO
UNIVERSITY
Palo Alto University (PAU) was founded in 1975
and is dedicated to education with an emphasis in the behavioral
and social sciences. Offering bachelor, masters and doctorate
degrees online and on-campus, PAU's mission is to improve lives,
with an emphasis on diverse cultures and serving the community.
CONTACT
Helena Ting,
hting@paloaltou.edu, 650-520-3451, Vice President of Community
Development
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