Michael A. Driscoll, president , presiding
Prelude
Graduation Brass Ensemble *
Zach Collins, director
- “Allegro Maestoso,” from Water Music (G. F. Handel)
- “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral,” from Lohengrin (Richard Wagner)
- “Trumpet Voluntary” (Jeremiah Clarke)
- “Kanon” (Johann Pachelbel)
- “Rondeau” (Jean Joseph Mouret)
The Processional
“Triumphal March”
Verdi/Holcombe
Graduation Brass Ensemble
Grand marshal: Gian S. Pagnucci, Distinguished University Professor, 2009-10; chair, Department of Language, Literature, and Writing
Students' marshals: Francisco E. Alarcón, professor, Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences; Lydia H. Rodríguez, professor, Department of Language, Literature, and Writing
Welcome
President Driscoll
National Anthem †
Georgia L. Heintzman
Bachelor of Science in Education, Music Education
Reading, PA
Graduation Brass Ensemble
Remarks and Introduction of Speakers
President Driscoll
Graduate Student Address
Hannah N. McNeill
Master of Science, Sport Management
Gilbertsville, PA
Undergraduate Student Address
Nevaeh S. Parente
Bachelor of Science, Speech and Language Pathology
Punxsutawney, PA
Remarks by 2025-26 Distinguished University Professor
D. Alex Heckert, professor
Department of School Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology
The Processional
“Fanfare a 5”
Kenneth Baird
Graduation Brass Ensemble
Remarks by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Lara M. Luetkehans
Conferring of Degrees
President Driscoll
ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ Council of Trustees
Provost Luetkehans
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Philosphy
Master's Degrees
Bachelor's and Associate Degrees
Curtis A. Scheib, dean
College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs
Prashanth N. Bharadwaj, interim dean
Eberly College of Business
Edel M. Reilly, dean
College of Education and Human Services
Hilliary E. Creely, interim dean
College of Health Sciences
Steven A. Hovan, dean
Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Amber N. Racchini, dean
University College
Student Giving Address
Marisol Gonzalez Flores
Student in the Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Bachelor of Science in Geology programs
Kennett Square, PA
Alumni Association Greetings
Sara B. Lawer ’06, M’08, vice president
ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ Alumni Association Board of Directors
Closing Remarks
President Driscoll
Alma Mater †
Ms. Heintzman
Graduation Brass Ensemble
The Recessional
“Ode to Joy”
Ludwig von Beethoven
Graduation Brass Ensemble
Readers
Adam Jones, dean of students
Theodore M. Cogar, director
Military and Veterans Resource Center, and Student Affairs Assessment
* Read a description of the Graduation Brass Ensemble .
† Lyrics listed in the music section . Please join in the singing.
Graduates and Guests: Please remain seated until the platform party and faculty have recessed. Please do not walk onto the floor to take pictures during the program.