Dr. Jonathan Trent to address graduates at Southeastern Commencement on May 16

Press Release Date: 04-20-2009

DURANT, Okla. – Dr. Jonathan Trent will address graduates at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for May 16 at Paul Laird Field.

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., followed immediately by a reception for the graduates and their families in the Visual & Performing Arts Center.

Dr. Trent is an assistant professor of medicine in the Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

He earned his B.S. in chemistry at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1988 and his M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.

While at Southeastern, Trent was a Parsons Scholar, active in the Student Government Association, was named to the President’s Honor Roll, and received the American Institute of Chemists Outstanding Senior Student Award in 1988.

In case of rain, commencement will be moved indoors with two ceremonies in Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium.

The rain plan is as follows:

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
School of Education & Behavioral Sciences
John Massey School of Business
Master of Behavioral Studies
Master of Business Administration
Master of Education
Master of Science (Aviation)

11:00 – a.m. – 1 p.m.
Reception in Visual & Performing Arts Center

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
School of Arts and Sciences
Master of Technology
Master of Science (Safety)

In case of bad weather, the decision concerning location will be made by noon on Friday, May 15. For updated information, call 580-745-2888 or 580-745-7272 or visit the website at www.SE.edu.