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Commencement Keynote Speakers


We are pleased to announce the keynote speakers addressing our graduates at each of the 2012 Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19. | Schedule


Robert K. RossCollege of Natural and Behavioral
Sciences | College of Extended and International Education

Keynote Speaker: Robert K. Ross, M.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer,
The California Endowment

Robert Ross's bio is available here.


Antonia HernándezCollege of Business Administration
and Public Policy

Keynote Speaker: Ms. Antonia Hernández
President & Chief Executive Officer,
California Community Foundation

Antonia Hernández' bio is available here.


James Newton HowardCollege of Arts and Humanities

Keynote Speaker: Mr. James Newton Howard
Composer, conductor, arranger and music producer

James Newton Howard's bio is available here.


Lois LeeSchool of Health and Human Services
and School of Nursing | College of
Professional Studies

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lois Lee [MA '77]
Founder and President, Children of the Night

Lois Lee's bio is available here.


Mary Vixie SandySchool of Education | College of Professional Studies

Keynote Speaker: Ms. Mary Vixie Sandy
Executive Director, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Mary Vixie Sandy's' bio is available here.