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MANSFIELD, PA\u2014<\/strong> Four faculty and staff members, representing the four tenets of the Mansfield Creed; Character, Scholarship, Service and Culture, were honored by the Student Government Association (SGA) at Mansfield University\u2019s 150th<\/sup> Commencement on Saturday, May 9.\"(L-R)<\/a>SGA Past President Victoria Malatesta, who graduated Saturday, presented recipients Bruce Carpenter, professor of History & Political Science; Glen Lattimer, Facilities; Michelle Schlegel, associate professor of Graphic Design and Kevin Stark, Mountie Express driver, with this year\u2019s Mansfield University Graduation Coin.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This new tradition began with fall Commencement last December. Four recipients will be honored at each Commencement. Each graduate also received a coin, along with their diploma.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Graduation Coin was inspired by the President\u2019s Coin for Excellence, which MU President Fran Hendricks \u201979 commissioned and began presenting selectively to persons who have contributed greatly to the university, using the Creed as a guideline, earlier this semester.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Graduation Coin was designed by Graphic Arts alumnus Yukta Sagar \u201914.\"web<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The front of the coin features North Hall, one of the first campus buildings and an enduring symbol of Mansfield University. The red and black rolling hills are Mansfield University school colors and symbols of the region. The 15 red and black circles represent our<\/span> diversity and the community of students, faculty, staff and alumni who make Mansfield a special place, as well as the original 15 alumni from the first graduating class.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The back of the coin features the Creed and the names the University has held since its founding in 1857. The diamond in the center echoes the four tenets of the Creed. The attached tassel is a recognition of graduates of the institution. The rope surrounding the creed is a symbol of the bonds that students, faculty and staff build at Mansfield University and extend beyond graduation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graduates and alumni are able to purchase additional coins for this year, or their year of graduation, through the Mountie Den <\/a>campus bookstore. All proceeds go toward student scholarships.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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