Kumar Veluswamy Announced as Commencement Speaker
Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) is proud to announce a series of celebrations honoring its 2025 graduates. The events, showcasing the achievements of students across various disciplines, highlight the college's commitment to excellence in education and career readiness.Celebrations will include the college’s 57th Commencement Ceremony, an Outstanding Graduates Banquet, Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse Pinning Ceremonies, a Law Enforcement Graduation Recognition Ceremony, and a Native American Honoring Ceremony.
Kumar Veluswamy to Deliver Commencement Address
Kumar Veluswamy, pictured, Director of Facilities and Construction at Dream Design International, will serve as the 2025 Commencement Speaker. Veluswamy is a respected leader in infrastructure development and community planning with more than 20 years of experience. He has been a strong advocate for technical education, contributing to the development of WDTC’s hands-on learning spaces and driving transformative community projects across South Dakota.
Event Schedule
All events will take place at Western Dakota Technical College, 800 Mickelson Dr., unless otherwise noted.
Friday, May 9
- Outstanding Graduates Banquet - 5 p.m., WDTC Event Center.
Thursday, May 15
- Registered Nurse Pinning Ceremony - 3 p.m., WDTC Event Center.
- Practical Nurse Pinning Ceremony – 4:30 p.m., , WDTC Event Center.
Friday, May 16
- Law Enforcement Graduation Recognition Ceremony – 9 a.m., WDTC Dakota Lecture Hall.
- Native American Honoring Ceremony - 5:30 p.m., WDTC Event Center.
Saturday, May 17
- Commencement Ceremony - 10 a.m., the Monument Ice Arena, 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
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ABOUT WESTERN DAKOTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) was established in 1968 and is the only technical college serving the western South Dakota region.
WDTC offers more than 40 programs in various fields, including Business and Computers, Construction and Manufacturing, Energy and Environmental Technologies, Health Sciences, Legal and Public Services, and Transportation Technologies.
Ninety-nine percent of Western Dakota Technical College's most recent graduates are working, continuing their education, or are enlisted in the military per the WDTC 2023 Placement Report. There were 353 respondents out of 399 graduates surveyed. [*Placement information is derived from graduate surveys, faculty-collected data, placement surveys started six months after graduation, and the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. Overall placement rate is figured by: (responding graduates employed, continuing education, or in military service)/(responding graduates who are seeking employment). The number of program graduates are unduplicated by CIP code.]
Western Dakota Technical College faculty, staff, and administration focus their efforts on helping students gain the skills and experiences they need to succeed. Through hands-on learning, internships, and industry partnerships, WDTC students graduate ready to make a real and immediate contribution to their employers and to their communities.
For information about WDTC, call (800) 544-8765 or (605) 718-2565 or send an email to Admissions@wdt.edu. Visit us on the web at wdt.edu.
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