Alyssa Jones
  • Public Relations
  • Class of 2017
  • Dellroy, OH

Jones graduates from the University of Mount Union in the Class of 2017

2017 May 24

On Saturday, May 13, 2017 Alyssa Jones of Dellroy, Ohio graduated from the University of Mount Union. Jones graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations.

More than 487 graduate and undergraduate students participated in the University of Mount Union's 171st Commencement Ceremony held in the Peterson Field House of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex.

This year's commencement speaker Rev. Dr. Kenneth W. Chalker '72 currently serves as the senior pastor at University Circle United Methodist Church, is a graduate of Leadership Cleveland, a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Mount Union, and an active member of the Board of Trustees of University Circle Inc. Chalker is a graduate of Garrett-ETS at Northwestern University (D.Min.), Duke University Divinity School (M.Div.) and the University of Mount Union.

During his speech, titled "Avoid Stepping in It", Chalker focused on the pursuit of passion and avoiding falling victim to the status quo. Chalker concluded his speech by urging graduates to spread their gifts across the country, to different communities and families, and to not become comfortable with 'the way things are'. He pressed the idea that they are needed, that they are powerful, and that they have the tools to make great things happen.

Following Chalker's address, Dr. Patricia Draves, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the University, began the presentation of the candidates for degrees.