![]() RELATED: Blue lights selling out in support of police After his father left, Fischer described Del Rio’s determination to learn English via comic books, television and the neighborhood kids, eventually earning a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. As one colleague pointed out, Del Rio had a plaque at his desk that read, “Courage: Being scared to death but saddling up anyway.”įraternal Order of Police Chaplain Christopher Fischer said in his eulogy that Del Rio’s career was a picture of courage, from the time he dove into the Great Miami River to try to save a teenager, to when his undercover work thwarted a double murder for hire.ĭel Rio was born in Mexico City, then moved with his parents to East Chicago, Ind., as a small child. > RELATED: PHOTOS: Community comes together for Detective Jorge Del Rio’s funeral serviceīut the theme of the day often came back to courage. RELATED: Residents support Del Rio, police at visitationĭel Rio was described by task force members as a brother and a friend forever, who “never stepped back … always stepped up.” There were stories about his “crazy” laugh that echoed down the hall, and about hanging out at his house with the daughters Del Rio was so proud of, with one officer calling them Jorge and the Del Rio-ettes. Given that talent, a female officer explained how she had anticipated being treated “like the rookie that I was,” adding, “but you made me feel like an equal.” They described Del Rio as the best undercover agent in the unit and a fantastic investigator. ![]() “Please, always remember that wherever life takes you, you are now and forever part of the University of Dayton family.> RELATED: Del Rio funeral: End of Watch broadcast across local police scanners “This transformative education in the Marianist tradition will be part of you for the rest of your life. “Our Marianist tradition transcends the test of time,” she said. She also spoke of the gift of a Marianist education. Mary Boosalis, chair of the University’s board of trustees, thanked all the families in attendance for their support of the new graduates, adding that having commencement on Mother’s Day weekend is a special gift to all the moms. As part of her efforts to inspire, motivate and support women and members of underrepresented groups in STEM fields, she and her husband, Bill Beer ’88, established a UD scholarship for a Flyer Promise student pursuing a degree in engineering or another technology field. Beer is global chief information officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Lori Hinnenkamp Beer, a 1989 computer science graduate, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science for demonstrating values-based leadership in positions of significant influence. This transformative education in the Marianist tradition will be part of you for the rest of your life.” “Our Marianist tradition transcends the test of time. She is one of four cadets in the Fighting Flyer Battalion to rank among the top 100 nationwide in this year’s class.Īmong those recognized during commencement was an alumna back on campus to receive a special honor. “It’s very rewarding to hear that number, but I also know this program has completely prepared me to reach that,” she said of the recognition. ![]() The ranking is based on overall academic GPA, military science GPA and leadership evaluations, according to the U.S. UD ROTC Cadet Battalion Commander Rachel VerDow, who graduated with a degree in international studies, ranks 20th nationally among approximately 5,700 ROTC cadets who were commissioned this spring. Spina said at the undergraduate ceremony. “Your class has navigated through adversity with resilience, grace and genuine care for each other, and I could not be more proud of you,” President Eric F. ![]() After two years of commencement ceremonies delayed or stripped down to tiny affairs with limited attendance, the Class of 2022 resumed programming as usual in a UD Arena filled with families and all undergraduates taking to the floor together.ĭuring the ceremonies - May 8 for undergraduates, May 7 for master’s and doctoral students and those from the School of Law - UD conferred approximately 2,050 degrees, including a record of approximately 1,552 undergraduate degrees, just fewer than last year’s mark of 1,582. E ngineers and English majors, teachers and accountants, sharing smiles and straightening each other’s mortar boards - it’s the way graduation was meant to be. ![]()
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