PHOTO GALLERY: Columbia College celebrates commencement

May 5, 2012 | 6:15 p.m. CDT

Columbia College celebrated graduation at two commencement ceremonies on Saturday. The Arena at Southwell Complex was full for the first ceremony held at noon. A second ceremony was held at 3:30 p.m.

Columbia College students who were graduating with a master's degree in business administration stand before receiving their diplomas at The Arena at Southwell Complex during the first of two May commencements on Saturday. Suzanne Tourville gave this year's commencement address. | Nick Agro

Kenya Brumfiled receives her master's degree in science in criminal justice during the first of two May commencements at The Arena at Southwell Complex on Saturday. | Nick Agro

Courtney Jorgenson walks off the stage after receiving her diploma during the first of two May commencements at The Arena at Southwell Complex at Columbia College on Saturday. | Nick Agro

The Arena at Southwell Complex seats friends and families of Columbia College graduates during the May commencement ceremony held at noon Saturday. A second ceremony was held at 3:30. | Nick Agro