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May 26, 2006
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Receives Honorary Degree at Commencement
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 (New York, NY) Marymount Manhattan celebrated its 57th commencement ceremony yesterday at Avery Fisher Hall in New York. Honorary degree recipients were Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Chair of African and African American Studies at Harvard University, Paul B. Guenther, Chair of the New York Philharmonic, and the late Judith Savard, RSHM, Associate Professor of Art at Marymount Manhattan College.
Gates and Guenther both addressed the graduates upon receiving their degrees. Gates spoke of the sacrifices his father made in order to provide his sons with educational opportunities, and urged the graduates to take time to thank the parents and family members who have supported them through their educational endeavors. Guenther spoke of the importance of giving back, and of assisting the numerous worthy nonprofit organizations in need of their help. Harold Savard accepted the honorary degree on behalf of his late sister, and expressed gratitude on behalf of his entire family for recognizing Sister Judith with this honor.
Valedictorian Elizabeth Nelson '06, recipient of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History, spoke about the value of life's journey on the personal, local and global level. Gregory Lynch '06, who received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Performance, served as class speaker, and entertained graduates with a humorous recap of the experiences they shared during their four years at MMC.
Marymount Manhattan granted approximately 390 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees at the ceremony.
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