Friday, March 05, 2010

Robert C. Roeder is 2010 Commencement speaker

Robert C. Roeder Photo Credit: Photo Provided HI-RES | WEB RELATED VIDEO:  RELATED AUDIO:  Contact for more information: Kathy Funke Director, News & Information Services 812/465-7050 email The University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees, at their March meeting, approved awarding master's, baccalaureate, and associate degrees to more than 1,500 students who are completing degree requirements this academic year. Commencement will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 9 at Roberts Stadium. The Commencement speaker will is a member of the Class of 1971, USI's first graduating class. Robert C. Roeder, a nationally recognized specialist in human resources management, is Principal and Senior Human Capital consultant in the Indianapolis office of Mercer, Inc. He specializes in executive compensation, employee rewards, and human resources management consulting. A student leader while enrolled at the young campus, Roeder was a founding member of the Student Union Board (now Activities Programming Board) and served as president for three years. He has been active in the development of the USI Alumni Association and serves on the USI Foundation Board of Directors. During the ceremony he will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. David and Sarah Huber of Cannelton and Evansville will receive honorary degrees for their University service and support. David Huber served as a University trustee for a decade, chairing the board for two years. Sarah Huber is a member and past chair of the USI/New Harmony Foundation Board. David also served on that board as a representative of the USI trustees. Both will receive a Doctor of Laws degree.

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