UIS grads encouraged to greatness

May 20, 2009

By Luke Runyon
Staff writer

Economic recession, swine flu and presidential “fist-bumping” took center stage at the 2009 commencement ceremony. The economic downturn became a theme in many of the speeches made by university officials and guests. Also, UIS administration decided to forgo the traditional handshake that accompanies the dispersal of diplomas, citing swine flu transmission. University of Illinois President B. Joseph White offered to give ceremonial “fist-bumps” to graduates as they crossed the stage. Read More

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