23nd Annual Commencement Ceremony
10 a.m., June 16, 2024
Bagpiper
Bend Fire Pipes and Drums
Procession
Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: Land of Hope and Glory by Sir Edward Elgar (London Philharmonic Orchestra & David Parry)
Please remain seated during processional.
National Anthem
Stand for the National Anthem.
Opening Remarks
Sherman H. Bloomer, Ph.D., Chancellor and Dean, Oregon State University – Cascades
Greetings from the Oregon State University Provost
Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Greetings from the Board of Trustees of Oregon State University
Kirk E. Schueler, Chair, Board of Trustees
Distinguished Service Award
Chancellor and Dean Bloomer
Acknowledgement of Distinguished Service Award
Dana Whitelaw, Executive Director, High Desert Museum
Introduction of Commencement Speaker
Chancellor and Dean Bloomer
Commencement Address
Kimberly Howard Wade, Executive Director, Caldera Arts
Greetings from Associated Students of Cascades Campus
Keera Puett, Class of 2024, Biology and Kinesiology
President, ASCC
Remarks on Graduating Class
Chancellor and Dean Bloomer
Senior Associate Dean, Christine Pollard
Student Speaker
Brett Traeger
Class of 2024, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Presentation and Conferral of Degrees
Provost Feser
Chancellor and Dean Bloomer
Closing Remarks
Chancellor and Dean Bloomer
Recessional
Colonel Bogey March by Alford
Diploma distribution in Charles M. McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J. Ray Hall immediately following.