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State House Ceremony
The "29 Who Shine" were honored in a ceremony on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at 12 noon at the Grand Staircase of the Massachusetts State House.
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Welcome
Charles F. Desmond, Chairman
Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
29 Who Shine Procession
Music
“America the Beautiful”
The Allegrettos
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Opening Remarks
Richard M. Freeland, Commissioner
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Matthew Malone, Secretary of Education
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Honorable Deval L. Patrick, Governor
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
29 Who Shine Awards
University of Massachusetts Awards presented by
Marty Meehan, Chancellor
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
With a special appearance by the UMass Lowell River Hawks, 2013 Hockey East Champions
State University Awards presented by
Evan Dobelle, President
Westfield State University
Community College Awards presented by
William F. Messner, President
Holyoke Community College
Closing Remarks
The Honorable Tom Sannicandro, House Chair
Joint Committee on Higher Education, Massachusetts State Legislature