Commencement Livestream
Program for Commencement Ceremony
This event is open to all friends and families of the graduates. No tickets are required. There is no limit to the number of guests a graduate may invite to cheer their accomplishments.
Processional
“Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1 in D, Trio,” Sir Edward Elgar
Introduction
James C. Bean ’77, Chair, Board of Trustees
The National Anthem
“The Star Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key
Brass Quintet
Welcome
Maria M. Klawe, President
Henry T. Mudd Prize
Maria M. Klawe
Student Keynote
Sonia Bliss
“The Journey We Share”
Keynote Address
Michael Ellison
CEO/co-founder of CodePath
Conferring of Degrees
Presiding
James C. Bean ’77, Chair, Board of Trustees
Presentation of Candidates
Tom Donnelly, Vice President for Academic Affairs and R. Michael Shanahan Dean of the Faculty
Reading of Candidate Names
Thyra Briggs, Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid
Awarding of Diplomas
Maria M. Klawe
Welcome to the Alumni Association
Gregory P. Rae ’00, President, Alumni Association
President’s Address
Maria M. Klawe
Recessional
“The Rondeau,” Jean-Joseph Mouret
The audience will remain standing, allowing the academic procession to exit site first.
Reception
R. Michael Shanahan Center for Teaching and Learning
The Commencement Marshals
Bearer of the Mace
Susan Martonosi
Trustee Marshals
G. William Daub
Ziyad (Zee) Durón ’81
Faculty Marshals
Jeffrey D. Groves
Erik Spjut
Student Affairs Marshals
Gabriela Gamiz
Chris Sundberg
Student Marshals
Anna Ding
Katie Wu