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
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Welcome and Presidential Remarks

Elizabeth H. Bradley, President

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Remarks

William Hoynes, Dean of the Faculty
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Leonard Versola ’23, Senior Class Council President
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Anthony J. Friscia ’78, P’15, Chair, Board of Trustees
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Monica Vachher ’77, AAVC President and Trustee
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Commencement Address

Dr. Margaret Hamburg

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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