Since we last gathered together at commencement, the academic community of Walden University lost several valued members.

Dr. Dorothy L. Behnke, Ph.D. Alumnus

Donna Brister, M.S. Student
College of Health Sciences

Dr. Linda Seligman, Faculty
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Gloria J. Shipman, M.S. Student
Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership

Dr. Alice Willena Brown Smith, Ph.D. Alumnus
Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership

Lawrence E. Stuckey, Ph.D. Student
College of Management and Technology

Susan West, Ed.D. Student
Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership

Please join me in a moment of silent tribute to them.

We would also like to take this time to remember the men and women who are selflessly serving their countries in the armed forces, especially those who are family members and friends of the Walden community.