They help take care of guests' needs. Several volunteers move around during the day to handle various parts of the ceremony. That is why we need more. This wasn't the first time Cathy Turnbull, an account clerk for physical facilities, helped out during commencement on the Oval, and it probably won't be the last time, either, she said. It takes a lot of work and a lot of people to make commencement happen.
Graduation is pretty phenomenal, and it's nice to be a part of it, even if it's a small part.
Since the 19th century, Ohio State has graduated people from all walks of life, including the first African-American astronaut and the inventor of Teflon. This year, Ohio State marked yet another milestone in the University's 130-year history when the 500,000th diploma was awarded on June 9. Ebony Bonner took her place in Ohio State's history books when she received a master of social work, her second degree in two years from Ohio State. My parents are both social workers, and I grew up learning the values of the profession. I feel like God has something in store for me.