The Honors College Thesis Poster Presentations The Honors College Commencement Celebration W2020 | Page 3

What follows is a celebration. Not only a celebration of graduation --
though indeed each of these students is a graduating senior here at
Oakland University -- but a wonderful celebration of resilience, creativity,
engagement and inspiration.
These are graduating seniors from The Honors College at Oakland
University. They have completed all other requirements to graduate from
The Honors College -- but it is this evidence of what is for most of them is
the final requirement (The Honors College thesis) that truly sets them
apart.
What you will find displayed here is a record of notable research and
creative activities. Their achievement in these areas goes well beyond
those of the average undergraduate, nationally and internationally. What is
in evidence here is work of the highest caliber – undertaken with focus,
imagination and dedication that sets these graduates apart.
Here too is a heartfelt celebration of mentorship. A recognition of the
many mentors who have worked so closely with these students to make
these projects a reality. Their names are mentioned too in the record that
follows. My personal thanks to them! This is a celebration too of The
Honors College faculty and Graduate Assistants who began the process
with these students in the HC3900 Research and Scholarship course that
formed the bedrock on which these projects were built.
Many of The Honors College seniors completing
projects this winter did so in the shadow of the
COVID-19 pandemic that swept across the world
at the beginning of 2020. That these students
completed their projects at all is incredible. That
they did it so very well is quite simply
astounding.
Hearty congratulations to each and all!
all best wishes
Graeme
Professor Graeme Harper BA MLitt DCA Ph.D.
FRSA FRGS FRAI
Dean, The Honors College
Graeme Harper
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