25th Annual Commencement Ceremony
10 a.m., June 14, 2026
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
Bagpiper
Bend Fire Pipes and Drums
Procession
Please remain seated during processional.
Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: Land of Hope and Glory by Sir Edward Elgar (London Philharmonic Orchestra and David Parry)
Bend Fire Pipes and Drums
Doctoral and Master’s Degree Candidates
Baccalaureate Candidates
Platform Party
National Anthem
Stand for the National Anthem.
Opening Remarks
Christine Pollard, Ph.D., Interim Chancellor and Dean, Oregon State University – Cascades
Greetings from the Oregon State University Provost
Roy Haggerty, Ph.D.
Greetings from the Board of Trustees of Oregon State University
Román Hernández, Chair
Introduction of Commencement Speaker
Interim Chancellor and Dean Pollard
Commencement Address
Dennis Lynn, Ph.D., Senior Instructor, Human Development and Family Sciences
Greetings from Associated Students of Cascades Campus
Whitney McFarlane, ASCC President
Remarks on Graduating Class of 2026
Interim Chancellor and Dean Pollard
Presentation and Conferral of Degrees
Provost Haggerty
Interim Chancellor and Dean Pollard
Closing Remarks
Interim Chancellor and Dean Pollard
Recessional
Colonel Bogey March by Kenneth J. Alford (New York Philharmonic Orchestra)
Diploma distribution location to be announced.