Graduate's Decision to Attend UW-P Rewarded
Posted on: Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 00:00 CDT
By CRAIG D REBER
2 ceremonies The University of Wisconsin-Platteville held two spring 2008 commencement ceremonies Saturday. The morning ceremony honored 322 undergraduate students from the College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and School of Graduate Studies. The afternoon ceremony honored 188 undergraduate students from the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science as well as the College of Liberal Arts and Education. News You can use
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - While he was in high school pondering a college to attend, Kenny Brotheridge sought a small school that offered a lot of opportunities.
Several years later, Brotheridge acknowledges he found that - and more - at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Brotheridge was one of more than 500 students receiving undergraduate degrees Saturday at UW-P's spring commencement ceremonies.
Capping Brotheridge's active college career are two impressive laurels. He was honored as the recipient of the 2008 Dean Linden Award - the highest award for student leadership. Only one award is given annually.
"I was shocked," Brotheridge said. "I really didn't think I would get that high an honor. I am very proud and thankful for what the university has done for me."
Additionally, Brotheridge was honored by the UW-P Alumni Association, at commencement, as a "Lifetime Pioneer."
"My involvement here, and my love for UW-P will keep me coming back," Brotheridge said. "I may not make a difference as a student anymore, but as an alum, I want to continue to make an impact."
Brotheridge has held a number of positions on the Residence Hall Association and Student Senate. He has served as the co-chair for and has helped bring two state conferences to UW-P. He has received many awards, including, Student of the Year from the Wisconsin United Residence Hall Association.
"It's a feeling of'wow'all the time," Brotheridge said. "It never gets old. I love what I do, working with the administrators."
As a senior, Brotheridge served as vice president in the Student Senate, and worked with the UW System Administrators.
Brotheridge initially planned to major in mechanical engineering. As he became more involved in student activities, he made a change to a political-science major - opening more doors. Brotheridge has worked as an intern for Wisconsin's 1st District Congressman Paul Ryan; he will serve as coordinator for volunteers for Ryan's re- election bid this year.
Brotheridge said there are numerous opportunities for students'campus involvement, regardless of their major.
"There are so many fun things to experience as undergraduate student," he said. "I've seen students grow as leaders, and become well-rounded. That, coupled with their educational accomplishments, is what many students come away with."
A native of Janesville, Brotheridge is pondering enrolling in graduate school next spring with an emphasis on public policy.
"Maybe a career in politics will take off," he said. "I really like working with Congressman Ryan. I like public policy and how to make changes for the better to improve the lives of others."
Originally published by CRAIG D REBER TH staff writer/creber@wcinetcom.
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