Welcome Video Presentation

Processional: Pomp and Circumstance
Sir Edward Elgar, arr. Alex Wilson
Performed by Grand Valley State University Brass Ensemble (prerecorded)

Opening of Ceremony
Felix Ngassa, Ph.D., Chair of University Academic Senate

Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key, arr. Tumaini Sango
Performed by:
Hannah St. Andre , Grand Valley State University student - soprano
Mei Lin Wooden, Grand Valley State University student '23 - collaborative piano

Welcome and Remarks
Philomena V. Mantella, Ph.D., President, Grand Valley State University

Student Speaker

“Seasons of Love”
Jonathan Larson
Performed by:
Anna Bremmer, Grand Valley State University student - soprano
Saamanthy Rajenthiran, Grand Valley State University student - soprano
Hannah St. Andre
Lindsey O'Donnell, Grand Valley State University student - mezzo soprano
Spencer Escareño-Kniat, Grand Valley State University student - tenor
Hunter Brown, Grand Valley State University student - baritone
Dr. Andrew Lenhart, Faculty - collaborative piano

Commencement Address
Shannon Marie Cohen, Alumna '00 & '11

Conferring of Degrees
President Mantella
Fatma Mili, Ph.D., Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Alma Mater: "Hail to Thee, Grand Valley"
Arthur C. Hills, arr. Dr. Kody Wallace
Performed by:
Anna Bremmer
Saamanthy Rajenthiran
Hannah St. Andre
Lindsay O'Donnell
Spencer Escareño-Kniat
Hunter Brown
Dr. Andrew Lenhart

Moving of the Tassel
Provost Mili

Closing of Ceremony
Felix Ngassa, Ph.D.

Recessional: “Allegro Maestoso” from Water Music
George Frideric Handel, arr. Paul Carlson
Performed by Grand Valley State University Brass Ensemble (prerecorded)