Congratulations to the University of Delaware Class of 2010
More than 22,100 attended the University of Delaware’s 161st Commencement ceremony, held Saturday, May 29, in Delaware Stadium. Featured speaker was Catherine Bertini, who has played a major role in the fight against world hunger. She served as chief executive of the United Nations World Food Programme for 10 years, and currently is a professor of public administration at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. "You are leaving here with a first class degree from the University of Delaware," she said. "And you are entering a world full of opportunities and a world full of needs."
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This video of the University of Delaware's 161th Commencement includes remarks by UD President Patrick T. Harker and the address by Catherine Bertini, as well as the presentation of awards to four graduating seniors who achieved the highest grade point index earned in full-time study toward a UD degree.
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A Day of Celebration

Four awarded
honorary degrees
Four honorary degrees were bestowed by Gil Sparks, chairman of the University's Board of Trustees.

Four students recognized for academic achievement
Four members of the Class of 2010 were honored for achieving the highest grade point index earned in full-time study toward a University degree.

Hooding Convocation honors doctoral students
Recipients of doctoral degrees were honored for their academic achievements at a special Doctoral Hooding Convocation in Mitchell Hall on May 28.