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

Opening of Ceremony
Courtney Karasinski, Ph.D.
Chair of University Academic Senate

Star Spangled Banner*
composed by John Stafford Smith, lyrics by Francis Scott Key
Brianna Hofman, GVSU student, piano
Friday, Saamanthy Rajenthiran and Natalie Tripp, GVSU students
Saturday morning and afternoon, Madeline Cooper and Hannah Fox, GVSU students

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

Student Speaker

“For Good”
composed by Stephen Schwartz
Brianna Hofman, GVSU student, piano
Friday, Saamanthy Rajenthiran and Natalie Tripp, GVSU students
Saturday morning and afternoon, Madeline Cooper and Hannah Fox, GVSU students

Conferring of Honorary Degree
President Mantella
Jennifer Drake, Ph.D., Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Commencement Address 

Conferring of Degrees
President Mantella
Provost Drake

Alma Mater: “Hail to Thee, Grand Valley”*
composed by Arthur C. Hills

Moving of the Tassel
Provost Drake

Closing of Ceremony
President Mantella
Courtney Karasinski