 What a pleasure it is for me to offer congratulations to you as a member of this year's graduating class. This is a significant accomplishment, and I salute you for your determination to reach this wonderful goal. Higher education in the context of a faith-based institution like Point Loma Nazarene University is a unique and valuable experience that prepares you for the challenges of our global context. My hope is that through the instruction, experiences, and relationships of PLNU, your intellect has been engaged and challenged and your character has been deeply formed so that your life, work, and service express a sustaining faith in Christ. For some of you, this is perhaps the end of a journey in your formal education. For others, it will be yet another stepping stone to more study and preparation. However, for each graduate, this Commencement time is not an ending but a beginning. In order to assist you in your preparation, this Web site has been prepared especially for you and your family and friends. Please read it carefully, knowing that many people are already deep in the planning stages for this celebration. We want you to enjoy the celebration to the fullest extent possible. As you leave Point Loma Nazarene University, I trust you will go with a deeper faith in Jesus Christ, a broader understanding of the world in which you will serve, and a community of forever friends. |