April 2012 Commencement
April 21, 2012
Bell Harbor International Conference Center
Seattle, Washington
Congratulations to all WGU Washington grads!
Speaker Segments
Norman B. Rice, President and CEO, The Seattle Foundation
Melissa Ruth, MBA IT Management
Stacey Gregory, BS Nursing
Shawn Miller, BA Interdisciplinary Studies
Bethany Martinez, MA English Language Learning
Entire Ceremony (1 hr., 17 min.)
"As one of the Founders and as a member of WGU’s Board of Trustees since the university’s inception, I highly recommend WGU Washington as a quality institution. This new university provides the state of Washington with another quality higher education alternative—one that takes advantage of 21st century technology and a new learning approach designed to address the needs of working adults."
—Dr. Samuel H. Smith
President Emeritus, Washington State University
"WGU has been the perfect solution for me as it is very affordable, flexible, and responsive to my needs with their extensive mentor system. I have received excellent support at every turn and with this help I expect to graduate in 2 years instead of the usual 4 while still being able to provide for my family."
—Scott Fladgard
College of Business Student, Kingston, WA
"A key aspect of WGU is how you can credibly use work experience to enhance your education experience. By demonstrating my competency in a subject, I know I will be well prepared for my career."
—Jim Parker
College of Business Student, Kirkland, WA
