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Vice President of Academic Affairs

I 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 eave 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 students.

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