May Commencement

CongratulationsTO THE CLASS OF 2022!

On May 21, Wisconsin Lutheran College held its spring commencement exercises in the Recreation Complex – Time of Grace Center. At the ceremony, WLC awarded diplomas to more than 190 traditional undergraduate students, accelerated degree completion students, and graduate students. WLC’s 2022 graduates are from 20 states plus China. They represent 41 undergraduate majors and four master’s programs. May commencement returned to its traditional venue for the first time since 2019.

PORTIA HUNTER of Chicago crossed the stage and received her diploma, having earned a Master of Arts degree in leadership and innovation.

Milwaukee-native

JONATHON BAILEY

celebrates after commencement with members of the communication faculty. Bailey double-majored in communication and psychology.

REV. DR. MARK E. BRAUN, professor emeritus of theology, gave the keynote address and received the Pro Gloria Dei Award, which recognizes an individual for his or her life of distinguished service to God and his people. In presenting the award, President Johnson said: “It is my honor to present to you the Pro Gloria Dei Award not only for your heroic and transformational impact and influence at WLC for these past 34 years of service, but also for your remarkable contributions to the broader Christian community. Without question, you embody the pursuit of excellence, a tireless commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God, and unselfish service toward others.”

JOSHUA PAHMEIER, a double major in marketing and communication from Mequon, Wisconsin, also earned a Christian Leadership Certificate through WLC’s Center for Christian Leadership. A four-year student-athlete in women’s volleyball, ABIGAIL RAASCH earned a degree in biology. This fall she will pursue her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Palmer College of Chiropractic. Raasch, of Stillwater, Minnesota, was selected as the student speaker. During her speech, she said: “Because WLC has prepared us for lives of service, I have no doubt in my mind that every one of you will use your gifts faithfully and to your fullest potential. God knew that you would come to WLC, that you would meet the incredible people who are sitting around you, and that you would receive an exceptional and unique education that would prepare you for this life of service and continued learning.” APRIL PABST of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, received the Golden Lyre Award at the 2022 Honors Convocation, in recognition of her contributions to the WLC music department. She earned a degree in music.