Shorter College Commencement

Baccalaureate Service
Friday, May 8, 2009
6:30 p.m.
(Mandatory for all graduates)

Commencement
Saturday, May 9, 2009

10 a.m.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science (including Human Services)
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts

2 p.m.

Associate of Science
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Management

Location

Winthrop-King Centre (campus gymnasium)
Shorter College Campus
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, Georgia 30165

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PHOTO GALLERIES

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Featured Speaker - Harvey N. Gainey

The featured speaker for Spring 2009 Commencement exercises will be Georgia native Harvey N. Gainey. He has achieved noteworthy success in the transportation industry as founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Gainey Corporation, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich. The transportation company grew to employ more than 3,200 individuals. Along with the growth of the Gainey Corporation, Mr. Gainey has maintained a commitment to the belief that “in charity there is no excess.” The corporation, under his leadership, maintains a strong commitment to supporting charities that help children, as well as Christian organizations and community events. The corporation annually donates more than $1 million to various organizations, including YMCA, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, several Christian schools and colleges, and the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Project.

In 1997, Mr. Gainey was named the Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year, and he was named the 2007 Business Person of the Year by the Economic Club of Grand Rapids. He generously donates his time and leadership skills as a board member for several organizations, including the Grand Rapids Metropolitan YMCA and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Mr. Gainey and his wife, Annie Ereveene, have turned their private property in Glen, Mont., into a youth and young adult camp to impact young lives for the Kingdom of God. They have created a 6,000-plus acre ranch that is visited by hundreds of individuals each year. The objective of the Two Moose Camp Gainey Ranch is for these youth and young adults to be trained and equipped in the areas of leadership for all aspects of the academic and athletic life.

- Remember to allow ample travel time to Shorter’s campus. Other commencement exercises will also take place in Rome, so expect crowded roadways.

- Plan to arrive at least 90 minutes prior to your graduation ceremony time. Graduates should be at the Chapel at 8:30 a.m. for morning graduation and 12:30 p.m. for afternoon graduation.

Graduation Invitations

Graduation invitations can be ordered through Balfour at www.balfour.com or by calling 1-877-225-3687.

Graduate Photographs SureShot Photography will take photos of each graduate as he or she receives his or her diploma on stage. These photos will be sold online, as well as mailed to each student after the ceremony.   These photographs are offered to students and families as a service - there is no obligation to buy. SureShot will NOT be available for candid photography before or after the event. Should you have need more information about SureShot products or services, please contact them at (678) 336-6450 or www.sureshotphotography.com.

Shorter College Merchandise

Shorter’s campus bookstore will be open on Saturday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for graduates and family members to purchase merchandise and memorabilia.