Order of Ceremony
THE CEREMONY
PRESIDING
Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President
ACADEMIC PROCESSION
Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1, Sir Edward Elgar, Arr. Alfred Reed
WELCOME
Dr. Paul Zang, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Faculty Senate Moderator
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Mr. Geoffrey Marsh, Interim Vice President, Instructional, Administrative, and Information Technology
INTRODUCTIONS
Dr. James Z. Zhang, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
OPENING PROCLAMATION
Mr. Walter G. Borst '85, Chair, Kettering University Board of Trustees
PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DOCTORAL DEGREE
Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President
Dr. James Z. Zhang, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Mr. Paul Bascobert '87, President, Reuters
VALEDICTORY TO THE UNIVERSITY
Emma Gabriele Mucciante, Kettering University Class of 2023
CONFERRAL OF GRADUATE DEGREES
Dr. Robert K McMahan, President
Candidates presented by Dr. Scott Reeve, Dean of Graduate School and Research
RECOGNITION OF HONORS
Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President
CONFERRAL OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES BY COURSE
Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President
Candidates presented by Dr. Scott Grasman, Dean, College of Engineering
Candidates presented by Dr. Babak Elahi, Interim Dean, College of Sciences and Liberal Arts
Candidates presented by Dr. Haseeb Ahmed, Interim Dean, School of Management
VALEDICTORY TO THE KETTERING UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 2022
Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President
RECESSIONAL
The audience is requested to stand during the Academic Processional, the singing of the National Anthem, and the Recessional. For the safety and security of all attendee, we do ask that you remain in place until the Platform Party has left the event floor.
COMMENCEMENT ETIQUETTE
Commencement is a significant milestone for all of our graduates and graduate candidates and we want to honor their hard work and dedication during the ceremony. Out of respect for our graduates and graduate candidates, please silence all of your electronic devices.
Please refrain from use of banners, signs, noisemakers, and other disruptive items as this takes away from the dignity of the ceremony.
Finally, please show consideration for all graduates by remaining seated until the conclusion of the ceremony.