- An academic milestone, says rector, as the first bachelor students graduate from Noroff University College.
The first bachelor students from Noroff University College in history has graduated.
- This is a great day and an academic milestone for the University College, says rector Ernst Sundt.
The school has grown far beyond what I could have imagined. It has had an impact on the lives of thousands of people. Finn Mathiesen, founder of Noroff
- Working hard is more important than creativity
Finn Mathiesen, the founder of Noroff, gave a speech to the graduates, saying:
- The school has grown far beyond what I could have imagined. It has had an impact on the lives of thousands of people, who have recieved their education at Noroff.
Mathiesen also spoke about innovation:
- You live in an age of great change and wonderful opportunities for those with a talent for building a business. The secret of success is 5 % talent and 95 % hard work.
He also shared his appreciation on how a small business can grow, and that working hard is more important than creativity.
Noroff was founded by Finn Mathiesen in 1987.
The graduates
Noroff University College wishes to congratulate:
- Timmi Lee Strand, bachelor of Digital forensics
- Hermann Strømme, bachelor of Digital forensics
- Ole Bjørn Hammer, bachelor of Digital forensics
- Glenn Nor, bachelor of Digital forensics
- Kenneth Birkeland, bachelor of Digital forensics
- Julia Virgillito, bachelor of Interactive Media - Games
Julia Virgillito recieves her diploma from rector Ernst Sundt, proving that she is now a bachelor of Interactive Media - Games.
The event was held at Fredriksholm fortress in Kristiansand. The fortress is now booked for June 16, 2016 where new bachelor diplomas will be rewarded.
The ceremony ended with the song Caprice de Chaconne from 1671 played by Dr. Robin Rolfhamre on a baroque guitar.
