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Chuck Surack to speak at 麻豆原创 commencement

May 1, 2025

Chuck Surack will address the graduating classes and receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree at 麻豆原创鈥檚 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 24.

A passionate musician, Chuck Surack is the founder of Sweetwater Sound, the number one online retailer of musical instruments and professional audio equipment in the United States. Established in 1979, the company serves more than 1 million customers each year and employs more than 2,800 team members.

His other business ventures include SweetCars, Sweet Aviation, Sweet Helicopters, Sweet Real Estate, Longe Optical, and The Clyde Theatre, all based in Fort Wayne. He and his wife Lisa founded the Surack Family Foundation, furthering their commitment to the region. The foundation supports more than 500 nonprofit organizations throughout northeast Indiana, empowering education, the arts and social services.

Surack has led revitalization efforts in downtown Fort Wayne, including the creation of The Pearl and the Pearl Street Arts Center鈥攄ynamic spaces designed to support artists, families and small businesses.

Manchester鈥檚 graduate and professional commencement ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. in Cordier Auditorium at the North Manchester campus. The undergraduate commencement ceremony will follow at 11 a.m.

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