<p>The 44th graduating class of Widener University Delaware Law School will receive diplomas in a 3 p.m. ceremony on the Wilmington, Del. campus lawn Saturday, May 19. &nbsp;The entire event will also be broadcast to the public live online.</p>
<p>The graduates will hear remarks from The Honorable Gary F. Traynor &rsquo;82. Governor John Carney nominated Justice Traynor to the Delaware Supreme Court in May of 2017. Justice Traynor&rsquo;s official investiture took place on August 28<sup>th</sup>. Graduates will also hear from class valedictorian Tricia M. Kazinetz.</p>
<p>The public may watch the event online by going to&nbsp;<a href="https:{staticroot}gradwebcast/"><strong>delawarelaw.widener.edu/gradwebcast</strong></a>&nbsp;and clicking &ldquo;view video.&rdquo; The stream will begin approximately five minutes before the ceremony starts.</p>
<p>Student awards were presented during a separate ceremony held on Wednesday, April 18th, at the school. &nbsp;The dean&rsquo;s award and the president&rsquo;s award were two of the most prestigious honors.</p>
<p>Widener University President Dr. Julie E. Wollman gave the president&rsquo;s award to Joseph D. Farris, III.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>The award is given annually to a second-year regular division or third-year extended division student who has demonstrated high scholastic achievement and possesses high potential for meaningful future contributions to the law school, the community, and the profession.</p>
<p>Delaware Law School Dean&nbsp;<a href="https:{staticroot}current-students/faculty-directory/faculty/204/">Rodney A. Smolla</a>&nbsp;gave the Dean&rsquo;s Award to Tricia M. Kazinetz. &nbsp;The award is given annually to the graduating student who, in the dean&rsquo;s opinion, has demonstrated outstanding legal aptitude, exemplary service, significant leadership skills and the potential to become an outstanding member of the legal community.</p>
<p>The entire Delaware Law community looks forward to celebrating with the graduates on Saturday!</p>