Hasbro, Big East Speakers for 2012 Commencement

Congratulations to our JWU seniors — they’re about to join Johnson & Wales University’s global network of over 86,000 alumni at this year’s Commencement, which features guest speakers from Hasbro and the Big East Conference.

Graduate School Commencement
Thurs, May 17, 6:45pm, Providence Performing Arts Center

Speaker Charles Malcolm Cook, PhD, senior vice president of University Affairs, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, R.I., will receive an honorary Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership.

The Hospitality College & College of Culinary Arts Commencement
Sat, May 19, 8:45am, Dunkin' Donuts Center

Speaker Michael A. Trangehese, former commissioner of The Big East Conference, Jupiter, Fla., will receive an honorary Doctorate of Business Administration in Sports, Entertainment and Event Management.

Daniel Boulud, chef/owner, Restaurant Daniel, New York, NY, will receive an honorary Doctorate of Culinary Arts.

College of Business & School of Technology
Sat, May 19, 2:45pm, Dunkin' Donuts Center

Speaker Brian D. Goldner, president and chief executive officer, Hasbro, Inc., Pawtucket, RI, will receive an honorary Doctorate of Business Administration.

Learn more about our 2012 Commencement Ceremonies.