Findlay, Ohio, Dec. 6, 2004 – Four hundred nine students will graduate from The University of Findlay during fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.

Among the graduates are 61 international students, representing 10 countries.

A total of 201 graduate degrees will be awarded. These include 106 master of business administration degrees; 61 master of arts in education degrees; eight master of science in environmental, safety and health management degrees; 15 master of TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) and bilingual education degrees; nine master of occupational therapy degrees; and two master of arts in liberal studies degrees.

A total of 213 undergraduate degrees will be conferred, including 126 bachelor of science degrees; 25 bachelor of arts degrees; 24 bachelor of science in business management degrees; 10 bachelor of science in environmental management degrees; one bachelor of science in criminal justice degree; and 27 associate of arts degrees.

Dr. Dwight L. Moody, professor of natural science at UF, will be the commencement speaker. A member of the UF faculty since 1974, Moody will discuss “Open to Possibilities.”

An honorary degree will be awarded to George M. Whitson, area developer and civic supporter.

The University of Findlay is a comprehensive university located in Findlay, Ohio, about 45 miles south of Toledo. With a total enrollment of more than 4,600 full-time and part-time students, The University of Findlay is noted for its innovative, career-oriented programs in more than 60 majors and eight master’s degrees. For more information, visit www.findlay.edu.