Photos: Winter Commencement 2015

Dennis Murphy, a Western Washington University alumnus who served as dean of the College of Business and Economics for 25 years, addressed Western graduates and their families at the winter Commencement ceremony, Saturday, March 21, in Carver Gymnasium.

The ceremony’s student Commencement speaker was Marguerite Balch, who received her Bachelor of Arts in Education degree Saturday in Early Childhood Education.

The ceremony also included a presentation of the President’s Award to Whatcom County residents Irwin and Frances LeCocq for their service to the community.

Approximately 505 undergraduates and about 45 master’s candidates will received degrees this quarter.