2024 Ceremony
One Hundred and Sixtieth Commencement
Sunday, May 19, 2024
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
Terry Szor, Trumpet
Peter Bellino, Trumpet
Marjie Callahan, 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
Welcome and Presidential Remarks
Elizabeth H. Bradley, President
Remarks
William Hoynes, Dean of the Faculty
Olivia Gross ’24, VSA President
Anthony J. Friscia ’78, P’15, Chair, Board of Trustees
Monica Vachher ’77, AAVC President and Trustee
Commencement Address
Emily Mortimer
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
