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Marine Corps Commandant to give commencement
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April 14, 2012 |
 MOSCOW,
Idaho – Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps and
University of Idaho alumnus, General James F.
Amos will visit his alma mater May 12 to inspire
the Class of 2012 with the commencement address.
Amos will give the spring commencement address
to 1,432 graduates on Saturday, May 12 at 9:30
a.m. in the ASUI Kibbie-Activity Center.
On October 1, 2010, Gen. Amos was confirmed by
the U.S. Senate for the post of Commandant of
the U.S. Marine Corps, making him responsible
for over 240,000 active duty and reserve Marines
and sailors.
He is the highest-ranking Vandal in our nation’s
military history and the first aviator to become
commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.
All degree candidates participating in the
ceremony must line up for the procession dressed
in their regalia by 8:15 a.m., along University
Avenue near the Administration lawn.
“It is an honor to host the General and Mrs.
Amos here at the University of Idaho. We are
proud of his accomplishments and believe he will
inspire our students to go out into the world
and make a difference,” said university
president, M. Duane Nellis.
A native of the small north Idaho town of
Wendell, Amos was active in the Navy ROTC
program and graduated in 1970 with a degree in
finance/business and economics.
After graduation Amos began a distinguished
military career serving around the world in both
peacetime and war.
“When I was a student, I never once imagined
that I’d be back more than 40 years later as a
commencement speaker,” said Amos. “My
experiences here at the University of Idaho
provided me a great education, and my time in
the Marine Corps taught me leadership at the
post-graduate level. Combined, both experiences
prepared me well to meet life’s challenges. I’ve
been privileged to lead Marines around the
world, and am honored to be invited back to
speak to my fellow Vandals as they graduate. Our
nation has always needed selfless and serving
leaders, and it’s my hope that the class of 2012
will step up and serve our great nation in some
capacity.”
As active members of the Vandal family, Amos and
his wife, Bonnie, support Operation Education, a
scholarship program designed to help permanently
disabled veterans and/or their spouses who seek
to attain a degree at the University of Idaho.
In November 2010, Bonnie was named co-honorary
chair, along with Ruthie Nellis, for Operation
Education.
The event is free and open to the public.
Seating is available first-come, first serve; no
tickets are required. Family, friends and
faculty are invited to individual college
celebrations that will take place at various
locations immediately following the ceremony.
Additional commencement information, including
parking, lodging and maps are available at
www.uidaho.edu/commencement. |
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