2007 Graduates: Write Your Epilogue
Commencment Events at a Glance:
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5/16 - Honor the Best
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5/17 - Senior Scholar Reception
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5/18 - Advanced Degree Commencement
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5/18 - Golden Reunion Dinner
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5/19 - Undergraduate Commencement
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2007 Senior Scholars
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For complete information about the University's 117th Commencement Exercises, visit the commencement website.
You know the part at the end of movies like Glory Road or A League of Their Own where music starts playing over a series of still shots and you read what the future holds for each of the characters?
Well, if your time at the University of Nevada were such a movie, what do you think your epilogue would say?
We’d like you to submit your own succinct, movie-esque epilogue so we can post it here. It can be serious or humorous, modest or ambitious, professional or personal. Above all, we want to see the hopes, dreams and passions of the class of 2007.
After submitting, we will contact you to verify your identity and post within one business day.
Spring 2007 Epilogues
"Alfred (known as Freddie in college) became a respected scientist and helped develop the first cheap AIDS vaccine. After this Fred, (known as Alfred in the science world), traveled the globe with his long-time partner of 10 years after which they bought a coffee shop where the best cappuccinos were made with smiles. Success was minimal but their satisfaction in life and lattes was plenty." -- Alfred "Freddie" Villaluz, a dual bachelor/master of science degree candidate in biotechnology from Fallon, Nev.
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"Kerrie enriched the lives of millions -- one punk kid at a time." -- Kerrie Badalucco, a bachelor of science degree candidate in elementary education from Las Vegas.
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"Virginia went on to be tenacious in the face of storms." -- Virginia Pearson, a bachelor of general studies degree candidate from Sparks, Nev.
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"Chris will be joining U.S. Senator Harry Reid's staff in Washington, D.C. He is planning to pursue a law degree and hopes to become a specialist in European affairs." -- Christopher Trent , a dual bachelor of arts degree candidate in International Affairs and German from Elk Grove, Calif.
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"To the shock of society, Lee Pfalmer went on to join full-time staff with Campus Crusade for Christ. Those around Lee did not understand why he would 'waste' his engineering degree. Lee understood -- he understood that more that anything. While at UNR, Lee tasted the life that Jesus promised and that forever impacted his soul to the point of giving his life to share with others who Jesus really is." -- Lee Pfalmer, a bachelor of science degree candidate in civil engineering from Reno, Nev.
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"After serving a six year term at the University of Nevada, Reno, Stephanie Raabe was released for good behavior and left to face the world." -- Stephanie Raabe, a bachelor of arts degree candidate in
journalism from Reno, Nev.
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"Jessica went on to become the second most successful 'persistor' at the University of Nevada (second after Dave Hansen). After obtaining both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in geology, she is still hanging in there, with no intentions of ever quitting Nevada." -- Jessica Muehlberg, a master of science degree candidate in geology from Des Moines, Iowa.
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"Lauren Wright worked her way to become partner of her own advertising firm and became the equivalent of Ogilvy himself. Advertising students in Bourne Morris' 101 class are now required to purchase her book 'Lauren on Advertising' which can also be found on the bookshelves of every advertising professional. She also runs and owns a successful floral shop on the side." -- Lauren Wright, a bachelor of arts degree candidate in journalism (with an emphasis in advertising) from Las Vegas, Nev.
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"Carolyn spent her life doing what she loved the most, educating children. She was always deeply appreciative of the outstanding education she received from dedicated faculty and the outstanding teacher preparation program at UNR. She enjoyed many professional successes, but the most cherished successes were the small ones that transpired every day in her classroom." -- Carolyn Andrews, a master of elementary education degree candidate from Sparks, Nev.
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"After graduating college before she could legally drink, Jessie jumped into life full-throttle. A full-time creative, she was able to send her loving husband to school and support her habits of photography and traveling. Eventually, she settled down in a podunk town in the middle of nowhere, back to her country girl roots. She never forgot Ohana." -- Jessica Evans, a bachelor of arts degree candidate in journalism (with a minor in art) from Fallon, Nev.
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"After bouncing from company to company, Troy went on to become a
legislator for the great state of Nevada. He was most famous for the
so-called 'dumb teenager' laws, which made sagging pants, wearing a hat
crooked, and blasting subwoofers in public illegal." -- Troy Becker, a
bachelor of science in mechanical engineering degree candidate from Las
Vegas.
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"Kevin had better be his own boss in the future for many obvious reasons
as suggested by some!" -- Kevin Farley, a bachelor of science in
chemical engineering degree candidate (with an emphasis in materials and
duel minors in mathematics and chemistry) from Las Vegas.
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"Deidre became Las Vegas' most prestigious and demanded account executive in history, proving wrong everyone who doubted her. After representing clients such as Blue Man Group, Zumanity and Coca-Cola, Deidre opened her own full-service agency and only hired classmates from her IMC class. Her agency now represents 75 percent of all clients in the USA." -- Deidre Bakker, a bachelor of arts degree candidate in journalism from Henderson, Nev.
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"Stephanie went on to display the passion and purpose of Christ in all that she is and does. Her heart was so enthralled with the beauty and glory of a wonder not yet fully revealed, a beauty so captivating that
the only dream worth pursuing was the call to add to that beauty." -- Stephanie J. Clark-Bennett, a bachelor of arts degree candidate in sociology from Dayton, Nev.
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"Getting his first degree while in his late forties, he realized that
this is only the beginning!" -- Raymond E. Duffy, a bachelor of social
work degree candidate from Reno, Nev.
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"It turns out that moving to the Silver State from Knoxville, Tenn., as a young man was the best decision Michael could have made. After completing his M.A. in school counseling, he went on to marry the love of his life, raise a remarkable family, and pursue endlessly those things for which his soul yearned." -- Michael G. Perrin, a master of arts degree candidate in counseling and educational psychology from Knoxville, Tenn.
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"After trying to figure out what she was going to do with a B.A. in Spanish, Francesca sought out to conquer far off lands with her innate ability to speak many languages, both human and animal. Once she realized that her methods were a tad archaic, she returned home and became a teacher, where she could shape and mould the minds of young ones to create hew own army of bagists!" -- Francesca Cunningham, a bachelor of arts degree candidate in Spanish from Flumini di Quartu, Sardinia, Italy.
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"Tommy went to an academy for special individuals (mutants), so that he could one day become the Galactic Hero of the Optometric Jedi Council. His natural abilities were exceptional especially with his knowledge and ability of the 'Forceoptor.' He would be the 'Chosen One' that ended the war against the Glaucomans, Cataract X, and the Diabetic Retinopathogens with only his Light Retinoscope." -- Tommy H. Phen, a bachelor of science degree candidate in biology from Sparks, Nev.
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"Children are the light of the world. I love God!" -- Darshaya Mustacchio, a bachelor of social work degree candidate from Gardnerville, Nev.
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"Espie made it a life's mission to laugh hysterically at least once a day and to smile until her face hurt.." -- Esperanza Garcia, a bachelor of science degree candidate in health ecology from San Jose, Calif.
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Kelly has accepted a job teaching English at the Arab American University in Palestine. He hopes to teach would-be jihadists how to use discourse analysis, not bombs, to defend their human rights. At the same time Kelly is beginning a family with his lovely Filipina wife, Janice." -- Kelly Parker, a master of arts degree candidate in teaching English as a second language from Barstow, Calif.
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