The commencement ceremony recognizes students who have completed certificates, diplomas, or associate degree programs during the Fall 2022, Spring 2023, or Summer 2023 semester.
The event will be held at the University of Northern Iowa McLeod Center in Cedar Falls. Guests will not need a ticket to attend.
Keynote Speaker: Joe Leibold, Police Chief for the City of Waterloo
Joe Leibold is a 33-year veteran of the Waterloo Police Department, starting in 1990 in the Patrol Division. During his tenure, Leibold also worked in investigations, tactical unit, crime lab, internal affairs office, training unit for firearms, and field training officer and weapons armorer. In 2012, he was named Patrol Commander / Captain of Police Services. Leibold became Investigations Commander / Chief Operations Officer and Public Information Officer in 2018, then was named Assistant Police Chief in 2020. He was appointed Chief of Police in November 2022.
Leibold is a 1989 graduate of the Police Science program at Hawkeye Community College. He is also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy #235 and the Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS) #74, both held at Quantico, Virginia.
Student Speaker: Kayla Walter
Kayla Walter, a native of New Hampton, Iowa, is graduating from the Liberal Arts program.
Can't make it to the ceremony? Watch the livestream here!
The ceremony will be streamed via YouTube. Re-visit this calendar page to watch live or catch the replay.
Information for Graduates
Students must fill out the graduation application and purchase their cap, gown, and tassel to participate in the commencement ceremony. See Graduating Students, Participate in the Commencement Ceremony for more information.
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