Laker Nation News Graduates to be Honored at Annual Commencement Ceremony Posted on April 29, 2024 Lake Land College will honor graduates at the annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10 at 6 p.m. in the Field House. More than 600 students will receive degrees and certificates this spring, with more than 340 graduates expected to participate in the ceremony. Graduating student Jackie Schertz, El Paso, will present the Student Address to her fellow graduates. During her time at Lake Land College, Schertz was elected Student Trustee by her peers. In this role, she served as a student representative on the Lake Land College Board of Trustees from 2023-2024. She also served as a Student Ambassador, participated in the college’s award-winning livestock judging team and was an active member of the Student Government Association (SGA). ICCTA Outstanding Full-time Faculty Member Award Recipient, Matthew Landrus, will also be recognized at the event. During his 27 years of service as an English instructor, Landrus has implemented innovative classroom activities, served on numerous committees and led the creation of the college’s online Living Archives. On the day of commencement, the doors of the Field House will open at 5 p.m. with overflow seating available in the Luther Student Center Theater. Handicap accessible seating will be available in both locations. Parking on campus is free with parking lots A and B located closest to the Field House. Lake Land College will stream the commencement ceremony live on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. (CST) on the Lake Land College website. The ceremony will also air on WEIU-TV YOUR 13 on May 18 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., May 19 at 12 p.m., May 21 at 7 p.m. and May 27 at 7 a.m. Photos taken by Marketing & Public Relations will be available for download on the Lake Land College website at lakelandcollege.edu. More information is available on the Lake Land College website at lakelandcollege.edu/admissions/graduation. -30- Read More Laker Nation News