Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar - VCUQ, Doha - Gallery news: VCUQatar Graduation Sat 10 May at 4PM

VCUQatar Graduation Sat 10 May at 4PM (13.5.2008)

For: Immediate Release
Event: Commencement
Location: Ritz Carlton

VCUQatar 2008 Commencement Ceremony

Doha, Qatar - VCUQatar held its seventh graduation ceremony on May 10, 2008 at The Ritz Carlton. VCUQatar graduated its seventh class of new designers whose work will impact the development of Qatar for years to come. The 7th Commencement will bring the number of VCUQatar alumni to 180.

"Celebrating VCUQatar 10th year anniversary and seeing the outstanding work of our senior students as the 7th graduating class has been true honor.
There are now some wonderful career opportunities for our new graduates based on the success of our career day. The whole university has enjoyed reflecting on the first ten years and looking forward to the coming decade." said VCUQatar Dean Allyson Vanstone.

The ceremony marks the culmination of four years of hard work and perseverance. Students, their families, their friends, faculty and staff came together to celebrate VCUQatar graduates' accomplishments and rejoice in their venture into professional status. The graduates have spent the past four years fulfilling an intensive and rigorous curriculum, one designed to foster not just first-rate designers but well-rounded individuals prepared for the challenges and responsibilities of a highly complex professional world.

Sheikha Ali Al Mansoori Salutatorian for the class 2008 is an Interior Design Student. "I am very much honored that I am the salutatorian of the class of 2008. I have worked very hard throughout the years, and I am glad that it has paid off. Studying in a multicultural environment has helped me realize the potential of young educated women and better understand the importance of the role we play in our society. " she said.

A very special milestone at this graduation is that the first VCUQatar student to double major is part of Class of 2008. Sara Nasser Al-Thani will be completing a double major in both Fashion Design and Interior Design.

VCUQatar 2008 Commencement Ceremony Press Release as pdf-File 168 KB

VCUQatar 2008 Commencement Ceremony Press Release as pdf-File 181 KB in Arabic language

VCUQatar 2008 Commencement Ceremony invitation´s card as pdf-File 254 KB

Contact Person: Shefa Ali
Phone: 0974 492 7807
Fax: 0974 481 7058
Email: MQAZAFI@qatar.vcu.edu
Web: www.qatar.vcu.edu

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Surrounded by VCUQatar Class of 2008 are Dean Allyson Vanstone, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. Charles Bleick and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Valerie Jeremijenko.