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Online University To Hold 2008 Graduation At World’s Second Largest Air And Space Museum

Columbia Southern University Graduates Will Visit National Museum of Naval Aviation

October 10th, 2008 graduates will march across the stage of the second largest air and space museum in the world. The annual Columbia Southern University (CSU) commencement ceremony is set for the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida. This 300,000 square foot structure of steel and glass attracts approximately one million visitors a year and features more than 150 aircraft.

The ceremony will be held in the 10,000 square foot museum atrium with a quartet of McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk jets suspended above in their famous diamond formation. Vice Admiral Jerry Hoewing is serving as keynote speaker for the event. A graduate of National War College, his professional background includes positions with the Navy Department and Department of Defense. During his sterling 36 year military career, Vice Admiral Hoewing has done everything from commanding the U.S.S. Seattle and U.S.S. John F. Kennedy to assigning more than 370,000 naval personnel.

Graduates are also invited to participate in other activities including an alumni social and graduation reception. CSU will begin accepting graduation registrations in June 2008. Students must have submitted their petition to graduate prior to registering. More details will soon be available at www.columbiasouthern.edu.