2023 Commencement Ceremonies

May 12 at 11 a.m. on the front steps of Main Hall

Graduates should report to the Performing Arts Center by 9:45 a.m.

Order of Events

PROCESSIONAL

Administration & Official Guests
Faculty
Class of 2023

WELCOME

James Lambert, Provost

HYMN

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

A mighty fortress is our God,
A tower of strength ne’er failing.
A helper mighty is our God,
O’er ills of life prevailing.
He overcometh all.
He saveth from the Fall.
His might and power are great. He all things did create.
And he shall reign for evermore.

INVOCATION

Avery Rabb, Class of 2023

OPENING REMARKS

James Lambert, Provost

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

Eric Denna, Acting President

ADDRESSES

Jacob Taloa, Class of 2023
Janna Tidwell, Class of 2023

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES

Eric Denna, Acting President
James Lambert, Provost
Hugh Redd, Chair, Board of Trustees
Samuel Hirt, Associate Provost
Sarah Maitland, Associate Provost

CLOSING REMARKS

James Lambert, Provost

BENEDICTION

Isabel Bramhall, Class 2023

RECESSIONAL

Administration & Official Guests
Faculty
Class of 2023

Music

“Pomp and Circumstance”
Composed by Edward Elgar, 1857–1934

“A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
Text and Music by Martin Luther, 1483–1546

“Shenandoah”
American Folk Song, 19th century

CONDUCTORS

Kyle Nielsen, Director of Choral Studies
Christopher Vasquez, Class of 2023

STRING QUARTET

William Hughes
Annalyce Leuck
Clara Seamons
Annalisha Staples

Vocalist

Kate Huber, Class of 2023