2023 Ceremony
One Hundred and Fifty-Ninth Commencement
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Processional
Pomp and Circumstance, March No.1
Sir Edward Elgar
Academic Processional
Based on a Theme by J. Brahms arr. J Thomas
Hudson Brass Quintet
Gary Boyd, Trumpet
Terry Szor, Trumpet
Marjie Callaghan, French Horn
Paul Bellino, Tenor Trombone
Brad Ward, Bass Trombone
Invocation and Land Acknowledgement
Samuel H. Speers, Associate Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life and Contemplative Practices
Transcript
Welcome and Presidential Remarks
Elizabeth H. Bradley, President
Remarks
William Hoynes, Dean of the Faculty
Transcript
Leonard Versola ’23, Senior Class Council President
Transcript
Anthony J. Friscia ’78, P’15, Chair, Board of Trustees
Transcript
Monica Vachher ’77, AAVC President and Trustee
Transcript
Commencement Address
Dr. Margaret Hamburg
Conferring of Degrees
Elizabeth H. Bradley, President
Graduates presented by Carlos Alamo-Pastrana,
Dean of the College
Charge to the Class
Elizabeth H. Bradley, President
Recessional
My Spirit be Joyful
J.S. Bach
“Marcia” and “Allegro Grazioso”
from Three Pieces
L. Maurer
Scherzo
J. Cheetham
You’ll find a gallery of images from Commencement as well as Senior Week and Affinity celebrations on Flickr.
