The University of Findlay held commencement ceremonies at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Koehler Recreation Complex.


   
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More than 430 graduates received degrees, many of whom participated in the ceremony on Saturday. To read more about the graduates, click here.

Cynthia Fry, right, helps an MBA graduate prior to the ceremony.

An honorary doctor of public service degree was presented to Norman Nicholson, former senior vice president of marketing at Marathon Oil Co.

Norm Nicholson, center, receives a hood, signifying his receipt of an honorary doctor of public service degree.

   
“During his active career and following his retirement, Mr. Nicholson has been extensively involved and highly effective in public service organizations,” said Debow Freed, Ph.D., president of the University. “The breadth and depth of his service in those organizations is laudatory.”
   
Nicholson has served as a board member, and frequently chair, of the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, United Way of Hancock County, Campfire Girls and Boys, Family Services of Hancock County and Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. He has served for 25 years on the board of trustees of the Blanchard Valley Health System, the last eight years as its chair.

He served with distinction as a trustee of the university for 15 years, after which he was elected trustee emeritus and has served in that capacity for 18 years.

Newly elected attorney general Richard Cordray gave the commencement address. He talked about the form and substance of leadership, noting the discussion dates to the philosopher Plato.

Richard Cordray gives the commencement address.

Cordray advised students to seek out challenges in life; always ask questions; and be persistent.

Following the ceremony, many graduates signified their achievement with the traditional march through the Griffith Memorial Arch in front of Old Main. Click here to read about the tradition.

Two graduates pose for a photo after marching the arch.

Graduates show their excitement about completing their college degrees.