Campus Events 2019 COMMENCEMENT USHERS IN HUNDREDS TO ALUMNI RANKS More than 300 graduates picked up their diplomas at the 103rd Commencement, Saturday, May 11, held on the Great Lawn of the Academic Center in Bryn Mawr. Because the event combines Winter 2018 and Spring 2019 graduates, 410 students were eligible to participate. Many graduates from the Partnership Sites program took part in the ceremonies. It was Harcum’s first graduation with Alexander Klein presiding as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He is the grandson of former president, the late Philip Klein, and represents the third generation of Klein leadership at Harcum. As is customary, Klein awarded the Philip Klein Excellence in Teaching Award which this year recognized Kathl Hofmann ’86, Dental Assisting/ EFDA Instructor & Clinical Coordinator. Commencement Speaker THE PORTFOLIO SHOW featured the work of Interior Design majors. Corinne O’Connell, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, spoke with conviction about the need for everyone having the right to a decent place to live. Four students received top awards for leadership, service, and academic excellence. DESIGNS FILL LITTLE THEATRE Moveable walls and the venue’s actual walls and tables were filled with renderings, fabrics, and colorful boards for the Interior Design Portfolio Show on Thursday, April 25. Six graduating seniors work was featured while including samples of first-year students’ work. FASHION SHOW BOASTS DOUBLE RUNWAY Nearly 250 people attended the annual student Fashion Show on Friday, April 26. To conclude the evening, the following student winners were announced: Ashley Bernadel, Best Senior Collection; Kendra Kennedy, Best Junior Collection; and Danielle Rice ’19, Best In Show. Atlantic City Fashion Week invited Rice and Neneh Jalloh ’19 to show collections in their fall show. NENEH JALLOH ’19, left, designed her fabrics and patterns. PATCHES 7
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