Dean Mike Patchner and the fire truck called to the scene
On Saturday, May 7, the IU School of Social Work hosted a Graduation Celebration for the Class of 2005 and their families at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center's Grand Hall.Dr. Kathy Byers, Director of the BSW program on the Bloomington campus, emceed the event.Dean Michael Patchner and Irene Queiro-Tajalli came to speak to the graduates.In the middle of the Dean’s speech, a fire alarm pierced the audience’s eardrums.The crowd made the best use of the building evacuation, however, and took professional graduation photographs outside.The running joke ‘This must be one hot class’ immortalized the event of the pulled fire alarm.The seniors designed and delivered a memorable part of the day’s program: Social Work Student Association president Jason Carnes shared this year’s highlights, class speaker Harmony Davis read a poem that left few unmoved, and Lacey Mueller narrated a PowerPoint presentation depicting seniors and their future plans. The delicious spread was catered by Middle Way Food Works, Inc., and leftovers were sent to Community Kitchen, the Rise, and Middle Way House.Annie Lynch and Stephen Young, two juniors in the program, volunteered to help with the celebration.
The Bloomington BSW Class of 2005
BSW Grad Amber Garcia (right) and family
Guests gather outside during the fire alarm
Left to right: Dean Michael Patchner, Kathy Byers, Irene Queiro-Tajalli, Sabrina Williamson, Pam Huggins, and Carol Hostetter
BSW grad Sophia McCormick (second from left) and friends
BSW grad Emily Greising (center) and friends
BSW grad Kyle Walke (third from left) with friends and family
BSW grad and class speaker Harmony Davis
BSW grad and SWSA President Jason Carnes
BSW grad Jennifer Spalding explores the alumni bag given to her by the IUSSW Alumni Association
BSW grad Leila Voyles (center, in red)
BSW grad Mercedes Murray and a family member
The audience enjoys the ceremony
The beautiful buffet was provided by Middle Way Food Works, Inc.
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