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GVSU Padnos College Graduates Largest Class of Engineers
August 03, 2016
Grand Valley State University's largest graduating class of 120 student engineers will participate in a special graduation ceremony August 5. The graduates will join the thousands of alumni who are helping to drive the state's economy with their STEM degree.
At the Order of the Engineer ceremony — a traditional commencement ritual — each student will receive an iron ring, placed on the little finger of the working hand, which symbolizes bridging the step between training and experience. Engineering graduates at Grand Valley earn their degrees later than the traditional spring ceremony because they complete a year-long co-op experience with a company. The public is invited to view and vote on projects.