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GraduationCeremony

Thursday 15th June | Batchelor Campus

Artwork by Deidre Brown

Graduation FlagsA row of flags has been placed along the student procession path, between administration building Orange 1 and the Graduation Lawn. These flags are in the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags which include black, red, yellow, white, blue and green. The meanings associated with these colours are listed below.

Aboriginal flagDesigned by Harold Thomas

Black represents the Aboriginal people of Australia.

Red is the ochre colour of the earth and a spiritual relation to the land.

Yellow represents the sun, the giver of life and protector.

http://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/culture-rights/topic/aboriginal-flag

Torres Strait Islander flagDesigned by Bernard Namok

The two green lines represent the mainlands of Australia and Papua New Guinea.

The blue between these two continents is the blue of the Torres Strait Island waters.

The black links represent the people of the Torres Strait.

White represents peace.

http://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/culture-rights/topic/torres-strait-islander-flag

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Order of proceedingsGraduation Ceremony Commencing 2.00pm

Master of CeremoniesMs Naomi Anstess, Executive Director, Strategic and Shared Services

Arrival of Academic and Graduand Processionwith Djilpin Arts dancers

Welcome to CountryDr Sue Stanton, Kungarakan Traditional Owner and Elder: Executive Advisor Academic and Cultural Leadership

Welcome by CEO and Introduction of the Graduating Class of 2017Professor Robert Somerville AM, FAIM

Occasional speech by Chair of CouncilProfessor Mark Rose

Conferral of AwardsFurther Education – Mr Dave CurbyBatchelor Institute/CDU Partnership - Ms Wendy LudwigDivision of Higher Education and Research - Dr Jurg Bronnimann

Presentation of Awards for Excellence and Achievement Department of Trade, Business and Innovation – VET AwardKoori Mail AwardHarry Wilson Memorial AwardNBC Consultants Award

Student ResponseMs Jenny Fraser, Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous Knowledges), Brisbane

Close of ceremony and departure of Academic Procession Light snacks will be served for all graduates and guests

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The graduation ceremonyTraditionally, universities and other tertiary institutions hold graduation ceremonies to formally confer awards on students who have successfully completed a program of study.

At Batchelor Institute, graduation ceremonies combine European traditions with the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, graphically demonstrating the Both-ways philosophy of Batchelor Institute.

Among the most obvious elements derived from the European tradition of academic graduation is the distinctive academic dress worn by graduating students and others entitled to do so because of their position within the Institute or their academic qualifications.

The gowns, hoods and stoles worn by many of those at the ceremony have their origins in patterns which have changed little since the Middle Ages. Traditionally, the design, colour and decoration of each have come to indicate the status of its wearer by denoting the academic level achieved. The guide to academic dress that is located in the back of this booklet will provide you with more details.

Integral to the ceremony are elements that reflect the traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from which students come. In particular, graduating students are encouraged to combine traditional decorations and regalia of their culture with their academic dress, emphasizing the Both-ways significance of the occasion.

Dance also forms a part of the overall ceremony, including its opening and closing moments when the academic procession arrives and departs. In addition, individual students are often ‘danced up’ to receive their awards by family and community members.

Even when students are not accompanied by dancers, they are often escorted to receive their awards by family members, reflecting recognition of the shared and collective importance of each student’s achievements.

PLEASE NOTE: A large number of students whose names appear in this program will, by choice, receive their awards either in absentia, at the Central Australian graduation ceremony in Alice Springs, or at community celebrations held later in the year.

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Message from the CEOI would like to thank you all for joining us on this very special occasion and the most important day on the Batchelor Institute calendar – graduation day. We come together today to celebrate the hard work of our graduationg students on what is truly one of the most significant days in their lives. To those students I would like to say that today is a time to look back and reminisce on the path you have travelled and to look ahead to roads you will forge for yourself, your family and community in the future.

Firstly, it is with great respect that I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are gathered; the Kungarakan and Warrai people and the many other Aboriginal families that have resided in and continue to have connection with the Batchelor region. I pay my respect to the Elders past and present and to the future leaders of tomorrow.

For many of our students this will have been an arduous journey, faced with many personal challenges. I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on how you have overcome this adversity and use this strength for the future hurdles you will inevitably face. You follow in the footsteps of more than 40 years of graduates from the Institute who have gone on to create a legacy we are proud of. This is the beginning of an exciting chapter of the rest of your lives.

Your success reflects the efforts of our staff, the support given by your family, friends, community and most importantly your hard work. You are the proof that our efforts have paid off and that our vision for First Nations Australians are being realised.

We know that your families are very proud of you and your achievements and hope that you will use your new skills and knowledge to demonstrate how dedication can improve the lives of those around you. Through education and training, you are breaking barriers and creating pathways for family, friends and community to follow.

I can assure you that the positives of education and pursuing your aspirations will be felt now and into the future. Continue to shine brightly and let your journey serve as a beacon of light for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

With that in mind, I urge you to continue to maximise your capabilities, knowledge and skills and continue on your learning journey as lifelong learners.

You inspire us to continue to deliver compelling learning, to persist in strengthening our partnerships and further enhance student opportunities. You are the reminder of why we do what we do. You are the reason we strive for excellence. For this, we thank you.

Congratulations to you, the graduates of 2017.

Professor Robert Somerville AM, FAIM Chief Executive Officer

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Conferral of awardsThe following awards are conferred by the Council of Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education upon students who have completed an accredited course of study.

Division of Further Education

Certificate I in Access to Vocational PathwaysMalcolm Alec KalkaringiRodney Alimankinni Howard SpringsBarry Anderson Howard SpringsRobert Baker PalmerstonYama Banu Howard SpringsMichael Bitting Howard SpringsGerald Blitner Howard SpringsRenae Veronica Bretherton Stuart ParkJeramiah Brumby Howard SpringsJoseph Cameron Howard SpringsKyle Campbell Howard SpringsTodd Carter Howard SpringsTegan Clarke TiwiWilliam Coolwell Howard SpringsMadison Paige Coomber Howard SpringsQuinton Ellis Howard SpringsJoshua Forbes MatarankaRoman Galyas Howard SpringsSean Gurruwiwi Ski BeachRobert Guyula Howard SpringsDavid Hoppner Howard SpringsAshley Hunt PakenhamLawrence Jimmy Howard SpringsTahnee Lee Kellie WulagiKenny Lansen Howard SpringsJermaine Lui WoodroffeChristine Morris Howard SpringsJerome Nundhirribala Howard SpringsEdwin Pamkal Howard SpringsJason Purutatermeri Howard SpringsDathan Roe Howard SpringsMichael Smiler Howard SpringsBrian Whitehurst Moulden


Certificate I in Agrifood OperationsNigel Andy Howard SpringsGerald Blitner Howard SpringsSebastian Miller Howard Springs

Certificate I in BusinessRuth McInerney KatherineGenevieve Mary Starr KaramaClarissa Verburg Adelaide River

Certificate I in Education and Skills DevelopmentLeilani Bara Bara AnguruguKiandra Brown DarwinCorben Shannon James Clyden BatchelorDanny Daniels BatchelorTelita Foster DriverRalph Gadathula BatchelorPeter Garrawirrtja BatchelorKathy Gaykamanu RaminginingJames Gengi BatchelorGregory Jaragba UmbakumbaDennis Matthew Kantilla BatchelorBeatrice Kungiung PeppimenartiAlvistin Mamarika AlyangulaPhillip Mamarika UmbakumbaAlex Nundhirribala UmbakumbaZachary Peckham-McKenzie BatchelorLeroy Tambling Howard SpringsDennis Tipuamantumirri BatchelorJocelyn Yantarrnga AnguruguAaron Young Batchelor

Certificate I in EngineeringCale Drummond Howard SpringsJerome Nundhirribala Howard Springs

Certificate I in Food ProcessingMalcolm Hayes Binjari

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Certificate I in Skills to Vocational PathwaysDwayne Alangale BerrimahCarmen Beardsley BerrimahCameron Bianamu BerrimahDylan Cameron BerrimahRonnie Gaiyurunbi BerrimahJulie-Anne Gaykamangu BerrimahKatelyn Hodgson BerrimahJericho Lacey BerrimahDarryl McLeod BerrimahJayden Roberts BerrimahKayla Sams BerrimahChad Williams Berrimah

Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture)Wayne Barbour Berry SpringsJamaine Bin Haji-Ali KatherineJonah Cooper GunbalanyaKingswood Dirdi GunbalanyaDavid Gardiner BatchelorRalph Girrabul GunbalanyaMildred Kala-Kala ManingridaHelena Kala-Kala ManingridaMarcia Anne Kalakala Walawala ManingridaBowis Namirngmag GunbalanyaNicholas Nayinggul GunbalanyaJethro Nganjmirra GunbalanyaCheryl O’Dwyer Nhulunbuy

Certificate I in Visual ArtsJoseph Cameron Howard SpringsGwenneth Nunggarrgalu NumbulwarStewart Dwayne Timothy Ramsey KatherineBrian Whitehurst Moulden

Certificate I In Work Preparation (Community Services)Christella Valmin Namundja Gunbalanya


Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health CareClint Brown ManingridaJessica Rose Graham NightcliffSusan Helen Mungatopi MilikapitiGlenda Rose Virginia

Certificate II in BusinessMyra Rivers Batchelor

Certificate II in Community ServicesDelane Badari GunbalanyaNikki Bhana LivingstonePatti-Rose Brown WoodroffeHannah Burgess NoonamahAna Halafihi WagamanGillian Hoaneg GunbalanyaFrances Kelly GrayShantenelle Koimala-Brown GunbalanyaKorpo Kollie Coconut GroveHayley Rose Lawrence MillnerLauren Manakgu GunbalanyaTahnee Nabulwad GunbalanyaJade Nayilibidj GunbalanyaRenee Nayilibidj GunbalanyaErika Tambling GrayDominica Tipiloura WoodroffeSarah-Jane Walkington DriverJewel Wheeler NightcliffJayden Wurrkgidj Gunbalanya

Certificate II in Conservation and Land ManagementWayne Barbour Berry SpringsDavid Gardiner BatchelorTimothy Ian West Herbert

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Certificate II in ConstructionRaymond Allan NumbulwarDwayne Anderson BeswickRaven Anderson BeswickAzdan Ashley BeswickJoe Junior Ashley LeanyerRyan Assan MillnerUrsula Badari GunbalanyaDwayne Billy BeswickJake Bonney BarungaRowen Bonson BarungaTerry Brennan BarungaFrederick Bush GunbalanyaGilbert Mike Bush BeswickJohnny Daly JilkmingganLeroy Dooley JabiruMahlon Thomas Gresham Duncan Humpty DooHarry Forbes BeswickLiam Mitch Fraser WoodroffeChristopher Friday BarungaMichael Fuller BeswickJason Garmu NumbulwarRobin George JilkmingganDerek Gilbert WadeyeKarl Haala JabiruPetterson Hodgson JilkmingganRobert Hume MiniyeriTyrone Andrew Idai MalakBraden Jentian BarungaShaun John MatarankaJazire Nesta Clarke Johnson GrayKelly Jolly BeswickKeith Ivor Jones TiwiJohn Kahu-Leedie TiwiDamien Kennedy BeswickAnthony Paul Kennedy De Castro MouldenAllan Graham Koncz NightcliffShay Ladd BeswickMichael John Lemon Bakewell


Ross Lirriwe JilkmingganEarl Manggurra NumbulwarAnton Martin JilkmingganLyle McGuiness BeswickRobert Mitchell BarungaDavian Murrungun NumbulwarWayne Murrungun NumbulwarDonatus Narndu-Ngindi WadeyeJacob Ngalmi NumbulwarLawerence Ngalmi NumbulwarJethro Nganjmirra GunbalanyaSebastian Nilco WadeyeMark Ninnal WadeyeLincoln Tupoa Nona MalakMartin Norman MaraDaryl Numamurdirdi NumbulwarEsmond Numamurdirdi NumbulwarAaron Mathew Pollard WagamanPatrick Pupuli WadeyeSebastian Pupuli WadeyeRicardo Ranch BarungaElijah Robinson BeswickAmbrose Sandy MatarankaRobert Sidney Smith WagamanTrixon Thompson † NumbulwarBilly Tiati BarungaTravis Tiati BarungaNichola Walters MatarankaPhilip John Whitehead CoolalingaAnthony Wilfred NumbulwarNelson Wilfred NumbulwarSteve Wilfred NumbulwarFrancis Wundjar WadeyeBilly Wunungmurra NumbulwarTony Wurramarra Numbulwar

Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media)Mark Ninnal Wadeye

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Certificate II in Family WellbeingKaylene Djandjomerr JabiruKestianna Djandjomerr JabiruLoretta Djandjomerr JabiruDavid Dodd JabiruLee Nabarlambarl JabiruRichie Nabarlambarl JabiruJasmine Nabobbob JabiruKimberley Namarnyilk Jabiru

Certificate II in HorticultureRobert Lowrie BatchelorMichael Sykes Adelaide RiverPeter John Thackeray Batchelor

Certificate II In Kitchen OperationsBrenton Michael Dobell Howard Springs

Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work PreparationJoe Junior Ashley LeanyerRyan Assan MillnerUrsula Badari GunbalanyaSteven Besic KatherineTristen Charlie NgukurrBrenton Paul Dawes WoodroffeFlint Djandjomerr JabiruLee Doctor JilkmingganLindsay Doctor JilkmingganMahlon Thomas Gresham Duncan Humpty DooAbel Farrar Hodgson DownsWinston Foster NgukurrDonald Hall NgukurrPetterson Hodgson JilkmingganHamish Huddleston NumbulwarTyrone Andrew Idai MalakShaun John MatarankaJazire Nesta Clarke Johnson GrayJohn Kahu-Leedie TiwiAnthony Paul Kennedy De Castro MouldenAllan Graham Koncz NightcliffRobert Ludwig Driver


Anton Martin JilkmingganRowland John Anthony Moles BellamackLennie Murabura JabiruLouisa Narorrga GunbalanyaSamuel Nayinggul GunbalanyaEvangelo Ngalmi NgukurrLincoln Tupoa Nona MalakJoseph Numamurdirdi NumbulwarJimmy Nundhirribala NumbulwarScott Nunggarrgalu NumbulwarWesley Nunggarrgalu NumbulwarAaron Mathew Pollard WagamanAlbesta Riley NumbulwarKerry Roberts JilkmingganWayne Roy JilkmingganDavid Thompson NgukurrIvan Thompson NumbulwarMark Thompson NgukurrMatthew Thompson NgukurrJason Vincent Hodgson DownsNichola Walters MatarankaBoaz Wanambi YirrkalaCurtis Wilfred Hodgson DownsDouglas Wunta Hodgson DownsBradshaw Wurramara NumbulwarMatthew Wurramara NgukurrBarry Yanganiny YirrkalaBarnyarrwuy Sid Yunupingu Yirrkala

Certificate II in Retail Baking AssistanceMalcolm Hayes Binjari

Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational PathwaysAnnie Elizabeth Johnstone Batchelor

Certificate II in Visual ArtsMargaret Agnew BatchelorBruce Manggurra KatherineGwenneth Nunggarrgalu Numbulwar

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Certificate III in BusinessMaria Concepcion Morfe DriverValerie Maywada Wunungmurra Nhulunbuy

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant OperationsBrenton Paul Dawes WoodroffeAdrian Roper-Brown MatarankaNgee Tan AnulaIan Thompson JilkmingganNichola Walters MatarankaDennis Watson Jilkminggan

Certificate III in Community ServicesJudith Burrunjuck Acacia HillsLawrence Henry Fry MouldenIrene Henry JabiruEroni Waqalevu BatchelorDavid George Yates Acacia HillsElizabeth Yirrawala Maningrida

Certificate III in Conservation and Land ManagementRyan Barrowei KatherineDavid Gardiner BatchelorLee Jumbulili BarungaTraven Shields Katherine

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and CareKanchanaporn Garrioch BatchelorBronwyn Jane Young Melbourne

Certificate III in Indigenous Land ManagementWayne Barbour Berry SpringsDavid Gardiner Batchelor

Certificate III in MediaNazareth Manar Alfred MoorooboolIan James Edmonds Bentley ParkStephen Hagan DarwinTahlia Murdoch ThornburyRita Oui KurandaStacey Peckham NarromineNoel Smith BellbrookPaul Tolley BatchelorDarryl Ware Armidale


Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health CareKaitlin Shanai Cardona MalakCraig Matthew Castillon NightcliffLee-Anne Marie McPhee AnulaNatasha Anne Roe DarwinMichelle Siebert Jabiru

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

Ricky Gavin John Blitner KatherineCynthia Brock Humpty DooDolores Jane Brogan PirlangimpiBelinda Jackson CairnsGary Janke EdmontonNathan Luke Jones-Cubillo MillnerRussell Glen Kemp EdmontonToni Lee KatherineCasey Jacqueline Manhire BakewellStuart Yiwarr McGrath BerrimahOnika Adel Paolucci TiwiDaniel Rosas KatherineNaomi Rosas KatherineHayden Paul Williams Driver

Certificate IV in Conservation and Land ManagementWayne Barbour Berry SpringsSuzanne Gow BatchelorCheryl O’Dwyer Nhulunbuy

Certificate IV in Education SupportBelinda Stapleton Maningrida

Certificate IV in Screen and MediaKahlee Eyles CabooltureStephen Hagan DarwinLeroy Jones EdmontonJason Matthews Alice SpringsStuart Ross ToorminaPaul Tolley BatchelorDaniel Wilson Sawtell

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Certificate IV in Training and AssessmentKenneth Cunningham BatchelorStephen Hagan DarwinMarcia Anne Kalakala Walawala ManingridaNatasha Anne Lloyd LivingstoneJulie-Ann Mary Murphy BatchelorBrooke Ottley MillnerSesle Merita Pastore BerrimahDonna Renshaw Adelaide RiverGillian Terry ParapJohn Wade DarwinKaren Wade Darwin

Certificate IV in Visual ArtsLaura Callaghan DriverKaren Rogers Ngukurr

Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

Pilar Janell Cubillo KaramaKim Christine Grainer JabiruRussell Glen Kemp EdmontonMarion Norrie Yorkeys KnobNorma Solomon White Rock

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and CareJulie Cadd MalakJennifer Hutson KatherinePornthip Moulding MalakMelinda Jane Noe Darwin

Diploma of Education SupportPenny Archie BullaMarjorie Little Katherine

Diploma of Screen and MediaGary Haslett Malak


Batchelor Institute/Charles Darwin University PartnershipPreparation for Tertiary Success – Statement of Completion

Tayla Louise Costello MalakLesley Leonie Murray Bees Creek

Division of Higher Education and Research

Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous Knowledges)Jenny Fraser Brisbane

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Special Achievement AwardsEach year, special awards are sponsored in recognition of students’ outstanding achievements in their fields of study. Batchelor Institute takes this opportunity to express its appreciation to our sponsors for their continued support, and proudly congratulates the award recipients.

Department of Trade, Business and Innovation – VET AwardRecipient: Karen RogersCommunity: Ngukurr

This award is sponsored by the Northern Territory Department of Trade, Business and Innovation in recognition of the most outstanding achievement by a VET Graduand.

Koori Mail AwardRecipient: Daniel WilsonCommunity: Sawtell

This award is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievements by a student or students enrolled in Broadcasting or Media studies. This award also encourages further study in the media field.

Harry Wilson Memorial AwardRecipient: Rita OuiCommunity: Kuranda

This award is sponsored by the Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association (TEABBA) in recognition of an outstanding student in the Certificate III Media course.

NBC Consultants AwardRecipient: Valerie WunungmurraCommunity: Nhulunbuy

This award is sponsored by NBC Consultants in recognition of the most outstanding student that has completed a Certificate in Business.


Student responseDr Jenny FraserJenny Fraser was born in Far North Queensland. Her old people originally hailed from Yugambeh Country in the border district between Queensland and New South Wales, which follows the original tribal boundary of scar trees and river ways. In 2015 Jenny was appointed as an Adjunct Research Fellow at The Cairns Institute, James Cook University.

Jenny has a professional background in Art and Media Education spanning over two decades. After completing her undergraduate degree at QUT she taught Art and Film and Media in High Schools around the Far North and South East regions of Queensland. In 2009 she then completed a Master of Indigenous Wellbeing at Gnibi, Southern Cross University in Lismore, NSW.

Jenny Fraser was one of the first to enrol in the new PhD program at Batchelor Institute and has now completed Creative Research in her own topic the Art of Healing and Decolonisation. The framework presented in her PhD is that of service to Aboriginal artistic communities and offers opportunities for cultural maintenance through sharing narratives of contemporary conversations. It raises awareness of race-based curatorial practices that exclude, and marginalise Aboriginal knowledges and practices. The research was developed with cultural and personal integrity to speak back to the dominant mainstream. It offers a vision for alternative curatorial and creative discourses, and also outlines opportunities for Aboriginal self-representation in online and other gallery and community spaces.

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About the artistDeidre BrownDeidre Brown was born in Yuendumu and speaks two languages, Warlpiri and English. She has two sons and one daughter. Deidre now lives in Alice Springs and is studing Certificate I in Visual Arts.

The Crying Wanapari

The Wanapari visit the Ilperle Tyathe camp, at night. They enjoy eating the bush foods. If they don’t find food like the yuparli (bush banana), they howl. The Wanapari live in the hills behind the camp in Alice Springs.

Deidre has been involved in a number of group exhibitions within Australia.


About the dancersDjilpin ArtsDjilpin Arts is an Indigenous owned and operated arts and culture enterprise based in the Top End Community of Beswick.

Djilpin has a 15 year history of providing traditional dance performances including Bunggul and Bongiliny Bongiliny (White Cockatoo) at festivals and events around the NT and interstate. White Cockatoo dancers were formed under the leadership of the late Djoli Liawanga and David Blanasi and performed in Europe and the United States during the 80s and 90s. These traditions are handed down through the family generations and members of the Beswick community today hold the Bongiliny Bongiliny song cycle as a key part of their cultural identity. www.djilpinarts.org.au

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Guide to academic dressThe predominant black red and gold colours of academic dress mirror the colours of the Aboriginal flag, and the logo in these colours that adorns stoles and gowns is a design that represents four people sitting around a campfire telling stories to each other.

VET graduand dressA plain gold gown and a stole covered in ochre satin with one white logo.

Higher Education undergraduate dressA plain gold gown and a black hood lined in red satin.

Post Graduate dressDoctoral graduands can be distinguished by their red gown, gold satin yoke and red tudor bonnet. Masters graduands have a gold hood lined with maroon, and a black trencher with black, red and yellow tassels.

Military medalsMedals, both military or civilian, may be worn by both students and staff, however, must be worn on the garment/uniform under the Academic Regalia.

Medals are not to be affixed to the Academic Regalia.

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