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Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs

I am pleased to have been asked to offer a few words to you who have
successfully completed the requirements of your academic program at Virginia

International University.

Despite the sacrifices you and your family have made, despite the challenges you

have met in the course of your studies, at the end of it all, you completed this

part of your life journey with self-satisfaction, increased knowledge and lasting
memories. We trust that the experiences and the education VIU has provided
will serve you well in the years ahead. All of the members of the VIU community

have contributed to you attaining this impressive milestone in your life and we
are honored to have served you and we are proud of your many achievements

over these past few years.

But, please know that you have also enriched our lives and your life experiences

have impacted us. We have all learned as much from you as you have learned
from us; this is the meaning of a community, and we want you to leave knowing

that VIU will ALWAYS be a place where you will be welcomed.

On behalf of my fellow colleagues, I wish to thank you for sharing your lives with
us and for the dedication you have demonstrated towards your studies, in your

relationships with your professors, with our staff, and among your fellow stu-
dents.
I have but several requests of all graduating students – that you always see

yourselves as good ambassadors of Virginia International University, that you
always seek to serve others, and that you continue to be open and generous to

people throughout life’s journey.

On behalf of the University, I wish you best of luck
in your days ahead and may you always think fondly

on the friends you have made here, as well as the
rich life experiences that you have found while at
VIU. Thank you.

Dr. Ronald Kovach