Bio: Mahoney, Brian – UW, Eau Claire Graduate (1975)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Mahoney, Polk, Niznik, Gabriel, Perkins, Haas

---------Source: Owen Enterprise (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 24 Dec 1975

The Mid-year Commencement of the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire took place at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 1975 in the University Arena. Chancellor Leonard Haas presided at the tradition ceremony, during which 372 persons received degrees.

Among them was Brian Mahoney, City (Owen, Clark Co., Wis.), who was graduated magna cum laude from the School of Education, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He is now seeking a teaching position in art or English.

Following the Commencement ceremony, Chancellor Haas of the UW, Eau Claire faculty hosted a reception for the graduates and their families in Davies Center. Attending the ceremony from here were Brian's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Mahoney Jr., son Kevin and daughter Colleen.

Dr. Robert Polk, Associate Vice-President for Academic Affairs for the University of Wisconsin System, was the commencement speaker.

Among those attending the commencement were Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Mahoney, Jr., daughter Colleen, Jerry Niznik, Mrs. R.E. Gabriel and brother Dwight Perkins, Jacksonville, Florida, and Kevin Mahoney of Eau Claire.