One of the loudest applause during the recent graduation ceremonies at Charles Sturt University (CSU) was saved for lecturer Mr Bruce Gater from the Faculty of Arts at CSU in Wagga Wagga. He was awarded a Master of Visual and Performing Arts on Thursday 31 March by the Chancellor Mr Lawrence Willett, AO. A lecturer for the past nine years, Mr Gater received his postgraduate degree in front of about 30 of his former students in the Bachelor Arts (Television Production) course. Other academics from the Faculty of Arts in Wagga Wagga to be awarded postgraduate degrees on Thursday 31 March were: Dr Karen Bell with a Doctor of Philosophy; Associate Professor Jennifer McKinnon with a Doctor of Philosophy; Mr Damian Candusso with a Master of Arts Practice with Distinction; and Ms Kim Hardwick with a Master of Arts Practice. During an inspirational occasional address, Macau-based General Stage Manager of the world’s largest aquatic show, The House of Dancing Water, Ms Anna Robb reminded the graduates of their fortune and urged them to take risks. Click here to read the speech.