Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) will present 1,116 degrees and certificates at the college's 39th annual commencement ceremony at the Lakewood campus on Saturday, May 16. RRCC will grant Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of General Studies degrees, plus certificates in hundreds of fields from Accounting to Wind Technology.

Since the college's first commencement ceremony in 1971, over 28,000 students have graduated from RRCC. This year's class includes 323 students graduating with honors (3.85 GPA or higher).

In addition to the graduates, also honored at this year's ceremony will be:

Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year:

Sherry Messina Dewald, PhD, Communications

Full Time Instructor of the Year:

Steven Kaye, Biology

Part Time Instructor of the Year

Catherine Lachman, Gateway Program

Outstanding Graduates:

Lauren Goh

Ernie Navarette

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at 13300 W. Sixth Avenue (no tickets are required). Call 303.914.6353 for more information. In case of inclement weather, commencement will be held at Green Mountain High School and will begin at 11 a.m. Please call 303.914.6667 for location change information.

Persons requesting accommodations for disabilities should contact the Office of Special Services at least 72 hours prior to this event. Please call 303.914.6733.