More than 1 500 graduates and 4 000 family and friends will attend seven graduation ceremonies over three days at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst, from Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 December. The Head of Campus, Mr Col Sharp, will welcome graduates, their families and friends at these special ceremonies. "Graduations are always a joyous time, and I look forward to celebrating the achievements of the 2013 graduates, along with their families and friends and the wider University community," Mr Sharp said. "This is a defining point in the life of each of these Charles Sturt University students. Many will be receiving their first undergraduate degree, while others will gain a postgraduate award. A large number of prizes will also be awarded for outstanding academic achievement. Charles Sturt University is proud of its record in providing capable graduates across a wide range of disciplines." The 2013 graduation schedule at CSU in Bathurst includes: 9.30am Wednesday 18 December, Faculty of Science - 212 graduates; award of University Medal to Ms Angie Bulic, Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic), School of Biomedical Sciences-       Occasional address by Mr Jamie Newman, CEO Orange Aboriginal Medical Service, a CSU alumnus and a member of CSU University Council. 1.30pm Wednesday 18 December, Faculty of Arts - 190 graduates-       Occasional Address by Professor John Tulloch, who will receive the award of Emeritus Professor 5.30pm Wednesday 18 December, Faculty of Arts - 172 graduates-       Occasional Address by Associate Professor Chika Anyanwu, Head of the CSU School of Communication and Creative Industries 9.30am Thursday 19 December, Faculty of Education - 237 graduates-       Occasional Address by The Hon. Linda Burney, MP (a MCAE graduate) 3pm Thursday 19 December, Faculty of Education - 203 graduates-       Occasional Address by Professor Bill Green, who will receive the award of Emeritus Professor 9.30am Friday 20 December, Faculty of Business - 322 graduates-       Occasional Address by Mr Michael Ebeid, CEO of SBS (a CSU graduate) 3pm Friday 20 December, Faculty of Business - 188 graduates-       Occasional Address by Dr Greg Low, CEO and Principal Mentor of SQL Down Under.