Montclair State University

May 12
2003

The Class of 2003

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"Our students reflect the true face of New Jersey and the face of the world, and they have an enormous and positive impact on New Jersey. The 2,655 graduates whose achievements we celebrate today represent the future of our society. And graduates, we expect to find you, in the years to come, in all those places where well-educated and dedicated people are working to make our world better." -- President Susan A. Cole, May 9, 2003

Reid reminds graduates of responsibility to society
(Click here) to read what advice honorary degree recipient Irvin D. Reid, who served as Montclair State's seventh president, had for this year's graduates.

McMullen urges graduates to continue learning
(Click here) to read why businessman John J. McMullen, who received the degree of doctor of letters, honoris causa, says education is the key to success.

The journey that led to Montclair State
Graduate speaker Tamara Beckford shares with classmates the journey that led to the place where she felt she belonged. (Click here)

A courage all her own
For senior speaker Dua Elayan Obeidallah, commencement was a day she'll never forget. (Click here)

Here's to the crazy ones
(Click here) to read opening reflections by SGA President Christopher Fitzpatrick.

And more

Photos from Commencement

Honorary Degree Citations
Irvin Reid
John McMullen

82-year-old grad walks proudly with class of '03

Class of '53 celebrates
50 years

An extra special day for two graduates

This year's staff representative: Liliam Turino

DeFeo greets newest alumni

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