Southern Nazarene University's 2013 Winter Commencement marked the accomplishment of many students as the university 410 awarded certificates.

While inclement weather during the December 7 ceremony did not put a damper on the graduates' friends and family, it did create the need for the university's first video commencement speech. Communications expert and strategist Russ Bredholt was unable to attend the ceremony in person and prepared a video instead.

"I was relieved we were able to have Commencement," said Melanie Kyzer, SNU provost. "Due to the weather, our first objective was for the safety for those participating. We have a Commencement Committee that includes a variety of campus offices who plan and carry out all Commencement activities and they did a wonderful job once again. Our thanks goes to this group for their hard work."

Watch the Winter Commencement free online at snulive.com or Bredholt's speech at medialibrary.nazarene.org.
--Southern Nazarene University