Briefly in education

Orange Coast College’s 52nd commencement will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 25

at LeBard Stadium on campus. Nearly 2,000 students will be awarded

associate’s degrees and certificates.

College faculty and administration will lead the procession onto the

field in full academic regalia.

This year’s commencement speaker will be professor Steven J. Goetz of

Irvine, OCC’s 1999-2000 Faculty Member of the Year. Kelly Walters of

Santa Ana will be the student speaker.

The college will also present its annual Outstanding Citizen Award and

honorary degree to a local OCC supporter that evening.

The graduates will be presented by college president Margaret A. Gratton.

A gala reception for the graduates and their families will be held on the

field following the ceremony.