May 11, 2005 Laurel, Maryland

Capitol College trustee and alumnus J. Kelly Brown will address the Class of 2005 as the keynote speaker at Capitol College's annual commencement on May 14.

Brown, who graduated from Capitol in 1977, is founder and chief executive officer of EMSolutions, an Arlington, Virginia-based professional services firm that specializes in the application of enterprise management technologies.

During his career, Brown has done significant work on projects that apply artificial intelligence technology to solving everyday problems. He has designed, integrated and tested mini- and micro-based computer systems for the Department of Defense.

Brown graduated summa cum laude from Capitol College with a bachelor of science in electronics engineering technology.  An active alumnus, he was named a fellow of the college in 1988. The college appointed him as a trustee to its board in 1998, a position that he continues to serve.  He also holds a master of science in technology management from American University.

The commencement procession will begin at 9:45 a.m. The on-campus event will take place outside regardless of weather. Students planning to attend the ceremony can pick up their caps and gowns now in the Office of Registration and Records.  They will also be available the morning of graduation.

Information for students and their families can be found in a special commencement section of the website through the Office of Registration and Records.

Along with picking up caps and gowns, students can complete a form to announce their graduation (clicking the link will open a PDF) to their hometown or local newspaper. Return the completed form to the Office of Communications.

On the day of commencement, graduating students should check in between 8 to 8:20 a.m., and must report to the campus auditorium by 8:20.

Other important information about commencement:

• Guests should arrive by 9 a.m. for best parking and seats.
• Parking is available on campus. Further directions will be provided once guests and students arrive.
• No tickets are necessary; students can invite as many guests as they want.
• The ceremony will last approximately two hours. A reception will follow in the Campus Center.
• The campus bookstore will be open until about noon.