24th Annual Commencement Ceremony
10 a.m., June 15, 2025
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 President
Jayathi Y. Murthy, Ph.D.
Greetings from the Board of Trustees of Oregon State University
Lisa Hale, Board of Trustees
Distinguished Service Award
Chancellor and Dean Bloomer
Acknowledgement of Distinguished Service Award
Emily Kralj, on behalf of Mark J. Kralj
Introduction of Commencement Speaker
Chancellor and Dean Bloomer
Commencement Address
Derek Abbey, Ph.D., Class of 1999
President and CEO, Project Recover
Greetings from Associated Students of Cascades Campus
Whitney McFarlane, President
Remarks on Graduating Class
Chancellor and Dean Bloomer
Senior Associate Dean, Christine Pollard
Student Speaker
TBD
Presentation and Conferral of Degrees
President Murthy
Chancellor and Dean Bloomer
Closing Remarks
Chancellor and Dean Bloomer
Recessional
Colonel Bogey March by Alford (New York Philharmonic Orchestra)
Diploma distribution in Edward J. Ray Hall, Charles McGrath Family Atrium immediately following.