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Photo Gallery: Summer Commencement

About 445 undergraduate and 35 master’s students graduated from Western Saturday in summer quarter commencement ceremonies in Carver Gymnasium.

Western Washington University alumnus Brett Jordan, manager of Internal Audit at Russell Investments in Seattle, addressed graduates and their families. The student speaker was Rebekah Way, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in journalism with a news editorial emphasis, and a minor in music.  

A row of graduates is reflected in the windowpane of Carver
Mortarboard message: "BSN '18"
Mortarboard message: "I have one superpower. I never give up."
Mortarboard message: "finally '18"
Mortarboard message: "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
Mortarboard message: "DONE."
A graduate and a guest smile for the camera
Graduates at the commencement ceremony.
Master's candidates receive their hoods during the commencement ceremony.
A graduate flashes the "victory" sign.
graduates outside the ceremony, one holds an umbrella
Graduates at the commencement ceremony.
a graduate receives a hug
a graduate smiles for a photo while holding a diploma cover and a small dog
a graduate smiles while wearing so many leis and garlands her ears are covered
Commencement speaker Brett Jordan
Commencement speaker Brett Jordan
Commencement speaker Brett Jordan
Student commencement speaker Rebekah Way
Student commencement speaker Rebekah Way
Student commencement speaker Rebekah Way