FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa—Approximately 600 candidates for degrees will participate in commencement ceremonies at the University of Northern Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. in the UNI-Dome.
The ceremony will include students graduating from Continuing Education and Special Programs; the Colleges of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, Business Administration and Education; and the Graduate College.
UNI President Robert Koob will preside over the ceremonies and confer degrees on the students. Jay Edelnant, professor of performance studies, is the commencement marshal. The recognition of honors and awards will be conducted by Aaron M. Podolefsky, provost and vice president for academic affairs.
The ceremony will begin with a processional, followed by a recognition of honors and awards, a student address by a commencement candidate and the presentation of candidates. Delivering the student address at the ceremony will be Kelly Van Veldhuizen, candidate in political science and English, from Hull.
Candidates for degrees will be presented by the deans of their respective colleges: Glenn L. Hansen, Continuing Education and Special Programs; Julia Wallace, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; James F. Lubker, College of Humanities and Fine Arts; Joel Haack, College of Natural Sciences, interim dean; Willis Greer, College of Business Administration; Thomas J. Switzer, College of Education; and John W. Somervill, Graduate College.
Clark Elmer, director of enrollment management and admissions, will read the candidates' names. Music will be provided by the University Brass Ensemble, conducted by Rebecca Burkhardt, professor of music.
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