The 2013 commencement Ceremony
Processional
Pomp and Circumstance Nos. I and IV by Elgar
(Audience is asked to remain seated during the processional)
Keith Miller, Grand Marshal*
Platform Party
Faculty
Students
Musical Selections
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Illinois, Illinois by Archibald Johnson/Charles Chamberlin
Performed by Denise Yates, 1996 and 1998 Alumna
Opening Remarks
Susan J. Koch, Chancellor
Greetings from the University of Illinois Board of Trustees
Karen Hasara, Trustee, 1972 and 1992 Alumna
Greetings from the President
Robert A. Easter, President, University of Illinois
Introduction of Commencement Speaker
Susan J. Koch, Chancellor
Commencement Address
Kathleen Best, The Seattle Times Managing Editor, 1990 Alumna
Introduction of Student Commencement Speaker
Timothy Barnett, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Remarks to Fellow Graduates
Jinger G. Sanders, Class of 2013
Presentation of Doctoral Degree Candidates
Lynn Pardie, Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Conferring of Doctoral Degrees
Robert A. Easter, President, University of Illinois
Presentation of Master’s Degree Candidates
Lynn Pardie, Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Conferring of Master’s Degrees
Robert A. Easter, President, University of Illinois
Presentation of Bachelor’s Degree Candidates
Lynn Pardie, Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Conferring of Bachelor’s Degrees
Robert A. Easter, President, University of Illinois
Presentation of Graduates
(See “Student Walk Order” section for the sequence
in which students will walk across the stage) **
College of Business and Management
College of Education and Human Services
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
College of Public Affairs and Administration
Induction into Alumni Association
Donovan W. Pepper, Member, Board of Directors,
University of Illinois Alumni Association, 1994 and 1996 Alumnus
Closing Remarks
Susan J. Koch, Chancellor
Recessional
Pomp and Circumstance Nos. I and IV by Elgar
(Students and audience are asked to remain seated during the recessional)
Keith Miller, Grand Marshal*
Platform Party
Faculty
* Grand Marshal is an honorary title conferred each year on a professor by
vote of the UIS faculty.
** Graduates’ names are read by Brian Mackey, WUIS Statehouse Reporter,
and Tim Schweizer, Public Service Administrator, Illinois Department of
Natural Resources.
