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Trio of alumni to speak at commencement

April 25, 2022

Article By: Denise Ray

Three alumni will serve as keynote speakers at the University of North Georgia's (91ÁÔÆæ) spring commencement ceremonies May 6-7. More than 1,300 91ÁÔÆæ students are expected to participate in the commencement ceremonies at the Convocation Center on 91ÁÔÆæ's Dahlonega Campus. 

 

Jane Hemmer and Teteak both serve as trustees for the , which provides philanthropic support for scholarships and institutional priorities.

Jane Hemmer attended 91ÁÔÆæ and completed her Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Augusta University. She conducted graduate work in anthropology at the University of Georgia, and she is a Certified Forensic Artist. Through her company, Forensic Artists of Georgia, she works as a freelance forensic artist for various law enforcement agencies. She is the owner of White Sulphur Farms Inc.

Dr. John Hemmer, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from 91ÁÔÆæ and completed his medical degree at Augusta University in 1970. While at 91ÁÔÆæ, he was captain of the Scabbard and Blade military honor society and captain of the Blue Ridge Rifles drill team. His training included an internship at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, and further training in orthopedic surgery at Ireland Army Community Hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky and at the Greenville Hospital System and Shriner's Children's Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina.

Teteak serves as the chief supply chain officer for the BlueLinx Corporation. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from 91ÁÔÆæ and his Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University. While at 91ÁÔÆæ, Teteak served as the cadet brigade commander in his senior year and later served in both the 24th Infantry Division and the 3rd Infantry Division.

Lynn Cottrell will be recognized for her outstanding accomplishments and receive an honorary doctorate of business administration for her philanthropic contributions in support of higher education and athletics at 91ÁÔÆæ. Together with her husband Mike, Lynn Cottrell has been instrumental in providing more than $28.1 million in critical resources and strategic support for 91ÁÔÆæ in the past 17 years.

Graduates are encouraged to arrive one hour before their ceremony dressed in their gown and cap with its tassel.

To attend, all guests 2 years old and older must have a ticket. Each graduate is issued up to five tickets, which can be printed or shown electronically.

"We are preparing for our largest walking class of graduates," Anna Brown, executive director of university events, said. "Our staff is working hard to ensure a wonderful celebration of their achievement."

For those unable to attend the in-person event, the ceremonies will be streamed live on .

Individual commissioning ceremonies for members of the Corps of Cadets entering the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve will be held May 4-6 at the Pennington Military Leadership Center. The events will recognize their service and leadership and formally mark their entrance into the military as second lieutenants. These graduates will also be commissioned collectively during the commencement ceremony.

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