Anticipation is raising the pulse of Loma Linda University's class of 2016, as well as the faculty, staff, family members and friends who will cheer them from the sidelines.
Approximately 1,500 graduates from programs across the spectrum of health care will march in eight commencement programs during the weekends of May 28-29 and June 10-12. Degrees granted will range from certificates to post-doctoral studies.
May 28–29 weekend events
On Saturday, May 28, the baccalaureate service for the School of Dentistry and School of Pharmacy will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Loma Linda University Church. At 11:45 a.m., the School of Medicine will hold its baccalaureate.
In keeping with the spiritual emphasis of Loma Linda University in continuing the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the baccalaureate service provides an opportunity for graduates to reflect on their experience on campus, as well as renew their spiritual focus for the next stages of their careers.
Sunday, May 29, will feature three outdoor conferring-of-degrees ceremonies on the lawn between Prince Hall, LLU Church, Coleman/Chan Shun Pavilions and the Good Samaritan sculpture.
8:30 a.m. — School of Medicine (speaker: Gillian Seton, MD)
1:30 p.m. — School of Pharmacy (speaker: Gerald Winslow, PhD, MA)
5:00 p.m. — School of Dentistry (speaker: Carol Gomez Summerhays, DDS)
For speaker bios, visit news.llu.edu/education/loma-linda-university-health-prepares-for-commencement-season.
Commencement services for the Schools of Allied Health Professions, Behavioral Health, Nursing, Public Health and Religion will take place June 11 and 12. Stay tuned to News of the Week for more details.