On Sunday morning, November 3rd, 310 graduates proudly marched into the Bethlehem University Auditorium to receive their well earned diplomas on stage in front of family and friends. The Israeli occupation of Bethlehem during July and August prevented scheduled end?of?year graduation. Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Delegate and Chancellor of the University, distributed the diplomas. Brother Vincent Malham, President Vice Chancellor, and Mr. Hanna Nasser, Mayor of Bethlehem and Chair of the Board of Trustees, congratulated the graduates on their achievements in the face of great hardships. Ms. Vivian Naber, a graduate of the Faculty of Business Administration, spoke on behalf of the students and thanked the university Administration, Brothers and Faculty for their commitment to the education of Palestinian youth.