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GALLERY: Day two of USQ graduations

Students and their families come together to celebrate their achievements at USQ graduation ceremonies. See all the photos from Wednesday’s ceremonies here.

Nev Madsen and Kevin Farmer
December 15, 2021 - 6:00PM
Toowoomba Chronicle
(from left) Stephanie Sparke, Sam Sparke ( Bachelor of Nursing ), Kelly Marshall and Sophie Sparke. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
1/55(from left) Stephanie Sparke, Sam Sparke ( Bachelor of Nursing ), Kelly Marshall and Sophie Sparke. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Greg Clarke, Patricia Clarke, Tim McGuinness ( Bachelor of Engineering ) and Jordon McGuinness. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
2/55(from left) Greg Clarke, Patricia Clarke, Tim McGuinness ( Bachelor of Engineering ) and Jordon McGuinness. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Don McLauchlan and Kimberly Hilton-Barber ( Graduate Certificate of Science ). USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
3/55Don McLauchlan and Kimberly Hilton-Barber ( Graduate Certificate of Science ). USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Lauren Frampton ( Bachelor of Nursing ) and Numa Warburton. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
4/55Lauren Frampton ( Bachelor of Nursing ) and Numa Warburton. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Paul Emr, Kendyl Emr-Scott ( Bachelor of Education ) and Jeremiah Grant. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
5/55(from left) Paul Emr, Kendyl Emr-Scott ( Bachelor of Education ) and Jeremiah Grant. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Kirstie Maguire and Taylor Potockyj ( Bachelors of Education ). USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
6/55(from left) Kirstie Maguire and Taylor Potockyj ( Bachelors of Education ). USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Crystal Hoolihan and Socheata Wood. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
7/55(from left) Crystal Hoolihan and Socheata Wood. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Jordon McGuinness, Tim McGuinness ( Bachelor of Engineering ) and Patricia Clarke. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
8/55(from left) Jordon McGuinness, Tim McGuinness ( Bachelor of Engineering ) and Patricia Clarke. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Ryan Fermor and Carmen Duvel ( Bachelor of Early Childhood ). USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
9/55Ryan Fermor and Carmen Duvel ( Bachelor of Early Childhood ). USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Paul Thompson, Neill Thompson, Cameron Thompson ( Masters of Learning and Teaching ) and Jayne Thompson. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
10/55(from left) Paul Thompson, Neill Thompson, Cameron Thompson ( Masters of Learning and Teaching ) and Jayne Thompson. USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Roz King and Eleisha Hammel ( Bachelor of Commerce ). USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
11/55(from left) Roz King and Eleisha Hammel ( Bachelor of Commerce ). USQ graduation ceremony at the Empire Theatre. Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Andrada Kacso (Bachelor of Laws) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
12/55Andrada Kacso (Bachelor of Laws) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Tristan Collocott (Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology Management) with mum Wendy MacDonald and grandma Margaret MacDonald at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
13/55Tristan Collocott (Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology Management) with mum Wendy MacDonald and grandma Margaret MacDonald at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Pinal Patel holding Nitya Patel, Komal Patel (Bachelor of Nursing), Darshan Patel and Pavan Barot at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
14/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Pinal Patel holding Nitya Patel, Komal Patel (Bachelor of Nursing), Darshan Patel and Pavan Barot at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Bradley Goltz, Steven Goltz, Greg Boone, Mariah Gibson (Bachelor of Nursing), Liam Cairns and Lou Gibson at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
15/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Bradley Goltz, Steven Goltz, Greg Boone, Mariah Gibson (Bachelor of Nursing), Liam Cairns and Lou Gibson at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Amy McLean (Bachleor of Education - Primary) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
16/55Amy McLean (Bachleor of Education - Primary) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Janelle Gilbar congratulates her daughter Erin Gilbar, graduating with a Bachelor of Science, at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
17/55Janelle Gilbar congratulates her daughter Erin Gilbar, graduating with a Bachelor of Science, at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Ashley Woods, Janelle Armstrong, Ben Broad, Jessie Armstrong (Bachelor of Nursing) and Bill Armstrong at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
18/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Ashley Woods, Janelle Armstrong, Ben Broad, Jessie Armstrong (Bachelor of Nursing) and Bill Armstrong at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Marnie Volk (Bachelor of Nursing) with her sons Archer (left) and Beau Volk at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
19/55Marnie Volk (Bachelor of Nursing) with her sons Archer (left) and Beau Volk at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Archer, Marnie (Bachelor of Nursing), Beau and Jesse Volk at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
20/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Archer, Marnie (Bachelor of Nursing), Beau and Jesse Volk at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Hayes Robinson and Emily Goldstein (Master of Business Administration) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
21/55Hayes Robinson and Emily Goldstein (Master of Business Administration) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Mark Verblakt, Julie Verblakt, Teanne Verblakt (Bachelor of Laws) and Tyson McKewin at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
22/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Mark Verblakt, Julie Verblakt, Teanne Verblakt (Bachelor of Laws) and Tyson McKewin at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Kate Ludwig (Bachelor of Laws) with Spencer Ludwig (centre) and Leigh Bramich at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
23/55Kate Ludwig (Bachelor of Laws) with Spencer Ludwig (centre) and Leigh Bramich at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Leigh Bramich, Spencer Ludwig, Kate Ludwig (Bachelor of Laws), Leanne Ludwig, Joseph Ludwig and Anna Ludwig at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
24/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Leigh Bramich, Spencer Ludwig, Kate Ludwig (Bachelor of Laws), Leanne Ludwig, Joseph Ludwig and Anna Ludwig at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Anca Feraru with her daughter Andrada Kacso (Bachelor of Laws) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
25/55Anca Feraru with her daughter Andrada Kacso (Bachelor of Laws) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Darshan Patel congratulates his wife Komal Patel (Bachelor of Nursing) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
26/55Darshan Patel congratulates his wife Komal Patel (Bachelor of Nursing) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Ange Wilson (Bachelor of Education) receives congratulations from her family (from left) Ryder, Danny and Huntah Wilson at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
27/55Ange Wilson (Bachelor of Education) receives congratulations from her family (from left) Ryder, Danny and Huntah Wilson at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Ange Wilson (Bachelor of Education) receives congratulations from her family (from left) Ryder, Danny and Huntah Wilson at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
28/55Ange Wilson (Bachelor of Education) receives congratulations from her family (from left) Ryder, Danny and Huntah Wilson at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Amy McLean (Bachleor of Education - Primary) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
29/55Amy McLean (Bachleor of Education - Primary) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Janelle Gilbar congratulates her daughter Erin Gilbar, graduating with a Bachelor of Science, at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
30/55Janelle Gilbar congratulates her daughter Erin Gilbar, graduating with a Bachelor of Science, at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Bella Draper, Kandyce Draper (Bachelor of Human Services) and Levi Draper at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
31/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Bella Draper, Kandyce Draper (Bachelor of Human Services) and Levi Draper at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Bella Draper, Kandyce Draper (Bachelor of Human Services) and Levi Draper at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
32/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Bella Draper, Kandyce Draper (Bachelor of Human Services) and Levi Draper at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Brett Lamont (Graduate Certificate of Business) with family (from left) Leilani, Rachel, Teia, Savannah and Blair Lamont at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
33/55Brett Lamont (Graduate Certificate of Business) with family (from left) Leilani, Rachel, Teia, Savannah and Blair Lamont at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Kaitlyn Wicks (Bachelor of Laws) with her dad David Wicks at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
34/55Kaitlyn Wicks (Bachelor of Laws) with her dad David Wicks at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Katherine Anderson and Lachlan Anderson (Bachelor of Information Technology) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
35/55Katherine Anderson and Lachlan Anderson (Bachelor of Information Technology) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Hayes Robinson and Emily Goldstein (Master of Business Administration) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
36/55Hayes Robinson and Emily Goldstein (Master of Business Administration) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Darshan Patel congratulates his wife Komal Patel (Bachelor of Nursing) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
37/55Darshan Patel congratulates his wife Komal Patel (Bachelor of Nursing) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Aiden Schmidt with Rebekah Boon (Bachelor of Education) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
38/55Aiden Schmidt with Rebekah Boon (Bachelor of Education) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Katherine Anderson and Lachlan Anderson (Bachelor of Information Technology) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
39/55Katherine Anderson and Lachlan Anderson (Bachelor of Information Technology) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Kate Ludwig (Bachelor of Laws) with Spencer Ludwig (front) and Leigh Bramich at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
40/55Kate Ludwig (Bachelor of Laws) with Spencer Ludwig (front) and Leigh Bramich at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Kate Ludwig (Bachelor of Laws) with Leigh Bramich at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
41/55Kate Ludwig (Bachelor of Laws) with Leigh Bramich at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Ashley Woods, Janelle Armstrong, Ben Broad, Jessie Armstrong (Bachelor of Nursing) and Bill Armstrong at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
42/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Ashley Woods, Janelle Armstrong, Ben Broad, Jessie Armstrong (Bachelor of Nursing) and Bill Armstrong at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Matt Anderson (Doctor of Philosophy) with Sarah Anderson at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
43/55Matt Anderson (Doctor of Philosophy) with Sarah Anderson at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Michael Thompson with PhD graduate Buddhika Dahanayaka at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
44/55Michael Thompson with PhD graduate Buddhika Dahanayaka at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Scott Beioley, PhD graduate Sarah Medea Wells, Elaine Beioley and Dr Peter Wells at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
45/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Scott Beioley, PhD graduate Sarah Medea Wells, Elaine Beioley and Dr Peter Wells at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Sam, Mark (Doctor of Professional Studies) and Minna Vainikka at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
46/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Sam, Mark (Doctor of Professional Studies) and Minna Vainikka at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Nikki-Lee Nugent and PhD graduate Timothy Nugent at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
47/55Nikki-Lee Nugent and PhD graduate Timothy Nugent at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Joe, Alfie and Ellie Frey (Doctor of Creative Arts) at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
48/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Joe, Alfie and Ellie Frey (Doctor of Creative Arts) at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
John and Gillian Cheyne (Doctor of Professional Studies) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
49/55John and Gillian Cheyne (Doctor of Professional Studies) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
John and Gillian Cheyne (Doctor of Professional Studies) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
50/55John and Gillian Cheyne (Doctor of Professional Studies) at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Joe, Alfie and Ellie Frey (Doctor of Creative Arts) at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
51/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Joe, Alfie and Ellie Frey (Doctor of Creative Arts) at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
USQ's Centre for Agricultural Engineering team members (from left) Honorary Associate Professor Nigel Hancock, PhD graduate Simon Kelderman, PhD graduate Trevor Msibi, Associate Professor Joseph Foley and Dr Malcolm Gillies at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
52/55USQ's Centre for Agricultural Engineering team members (from left) Honorary Associate Professor Nigel Hancock, PhD graduate Simon Kelderman, PhD graduate Trevor Msibi, Associate Professor Joseph Foley and Dr Malcolm Gillies at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Nikki-Lee Nugent and PhD graduate Timothy Nugent at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
53/55Nikki-Lee Nugent and PhD graduate Timothy Nugent at the USQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are the Kelderman family of (from left) Abby, Marcus, PhD graduate Simon, Rebecca and Antonia Kelderman at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
54/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are the Kelderman family of (from left) Abby, Marcus, PhD graduate Simon, Rebecca and Antonia Kelderman at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Joe, Alfie and Ellie Frey (Doctor of Creative Arts) at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
55/55At the USQ graduation ceremony are (from left) Joe, Alfie and Ellie Frey (Doctor of Creative Arts) at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
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