Sea of smiles at USQ
Hundreds turn out to celebrate graduates on their special day
SHOULDER to shoulder, the newest University of Southern Queensland graduates yesterday marched out of the Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre past a cheering crowd of proud family, friends, USQ staff and community members.
Among the sea of black cloaks was the morning ceremony Valedictorian, Bethany Macdonald, who earlier addressed her fellow graduates as they officially completed their university degrees.
The University Medallist and Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Arts student reflected on her time at USQ.
“USQ has equipped us with the knowledge and tools we need to excel in our chosen fields, and provided us with opportunities to put our skills into practice,” she said.
Miss Macdonald said as this chapter of their lives came to a close it was exciting to think about what the future held.
“For all of us, this is a time of great possibility, and I know we will continue to learn and grow.”
Rain did not hamper the air of celebration as more than 400 Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science students graduated at two ceremonies.
The Honorary Award of Professor Emeritus was conferred upon three former USQ professors in recognition of their distinguished academic service – Professor Julie Cotter, Professor Don Gorman and Professor Thanh TranCong. Learn more about USQ Graduations by visiting www.usq.edu.au/graduations.