Robert H. Garff to Speak at Eagle Gate College's Murray and Salt Lake City Commencement Ceremony

Salt Lake City, Utah - June 26, 2008 - Eagle Gate College, a leader in career education in Utah, announces its summer 2009 graduating class. Ninety-five graduates will be awarded Diploma, Associate and Bachelor’s degrees at a commencement ceremony on Friday, June 26th. The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Murray High School in Murray, Utah.

Robert H. Garff will give the commencement address. Robert H. Garff is Chairman of Garff Enterprises, Inc., a Salt Lake City corporation founded in 1932. The company generates over $600 million in sales annually. Mr. Garff has served as Chairman of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Olympic Winters Games, Trustee for the University of Utah, Board Member of the Utah Commission on Volunteers, Chairman of the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Deseret Book Company, Director of Intermountain Healthcare, and Board Member of the Coalition for Utah’s Future. Mr. Garff has held various community service positions, including Speaker of the House of Representatives for the State of Utah.

Janet Head, Campus President, will confer the degrees. “For Eagle Gate College graduates, the commencement ceremony is the culmination of the students’ hard work and dedication to improve their lives through education,” President Head said. “We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of each graduate on this special day.”

About Eagle Gate College

Eagle Gate College is a leader in career education in Utah. Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s and diploma programs are designed to address the rapidly growing demand for educated and skilled professionals in Utah. With thousands of graduates along the Wasatch Front, Eagle Gate College graduates are working in their chosen careers and gaining valuable career experience in much less time than would be possible through traditional education routes. Eagle Gate College has locations in Salt Lake City, Murray and Layton and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). http://www.eaglegatecollege.edu

Contact:
Julie Blake, Vice President Operations
Email: julieblake@eaglegatecollege.edu
405 South Main Street, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801.333.7133