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Published: Sunday, Jun. 14, 2009

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M­ore than 3,600 graduates are expected to walk at Cal Poly’s commencement ceremonies Saturday and today at the university’s Alex G. Spanos Stadium.

Saturday’s ceremony was for students from the College of Architecture and Environmental Design; Orfalea College of Business; College of Engineering; and Continuing Education.

Today’s commencement is for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; College of Education; College of Liberal Arts; and the College of Science and Mathematics.

Two honorary degrees are being conferred during this year’s commencement ceremonies.

Santa Margarita developer Rob Rossi, a 1975 graduate in architecture, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters on Saturday for his professional achievements, public service and extraordinary commitment to higher education. He also gave the keynote address.

Today, Inonge Mbikusita-Lewanika — a 1964 graduate of Cal Poly in home economics who earned her master’s in education from the university in 1965 — will receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws in recognition of her public service and commitment to peace and women and children’s rights. She gives today’s keynote address.

Cal Poly expects as many as 30,000 visitors to be on campus for the commencement ceremonies.

— Nick Wilson

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