Commencement 2006 Video Gallery

Instructions: Click on any part of the ceremony to see the related video. You will need the free Quicktime player to view the video clips. You can download it for free.

Warning: Due to the length of the ceremony, some of these video clips are large files (ranging from 3 MB to 35 MB). Please be patient while the clips load.

In August 2006, the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs will send a complimentary copy of the DVD of the complete ceremony to each graduate of the Class of 2006 at the address you provided the Registrar for your diploma.

Processional

National Anthem

Invocation
Mark A. Duntley, Dean of the Chapel

Welcome
Julio C. de Paula, Professor of Chemistry and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Remarks
Thomas J. Hochstettler, President of the College

Commencement Address
Charles Johnson, S. Wilson and Grace M. Pollock Professor of Creative Writing, University of Washington

Conferring of Degrees-Honoris Causa

Doctor of Humane Letters presented to:
Charles Johnson

Hooded by Rudolph P. Byrd, Class of 1975, Professor of American Studies, Emory University

Reflections of the Graduates
Maura Megan Ross, Class of 2006

Conferring of Degrees
President Hochstettler

Presentation of Degree Candidates
Dean de Paula and Diane Crabtree, Registrar

Charge to the Class of 2006
President Hochstettler

Introduction to the Recessional
Dean de Paula

Recessional