University Commencement Program
Alumni Memorial Park, Processional – 8:30 a.m., Ceremony – 9:00 a.m.
Commencement Announcer
Dennis Cornell, Chief of Staff
Fanfare: “Commencement Fanfare” by Tony Fox
Processional: “Crown Imperiale March”
USC Band Arthur C. Bartner, Director
by Sir William Walton
The National Anthem
Audrey Moise USC Thornton School of Music
by Francis Scott Key
Invocation
Varun Soni, Dean of Religious Life
President’s Welcome and Introductions
C. L. Max Nikias President of the University
Valedictory Address
Genevieve Hoffman
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
C. L. Max Nikias President of the University
- Roméo Dallaire, Doctor of Humane Letters - Dana Dornsife, Doctor of Humane Letters - David Dornsife, Doctor of Humane Letters - Victoria Hale, Doctor of Humane Letters - A. C. “Mike” Markkula Jr., Doctor of Humane Letters - John Mork, Doctor of Humane Letters - Julie Mork, Doctor of Humane Letters - Christiane Amanpour, Doctor of Humane Letters
Commencement Address
Christiane Amanpour Award-winning and internationally renowned journalist
Conferring of Degrees and Awarding of Certificates
C. L. Max Nikias President of the University
The degree candidates will be presented by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Elizabeth Garrett.
The USC Nisei will receive honorary degrees, followed by candidates for the Baccalaureate, Master’s, Doctoral and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
Commencement Protocol:
Immediately after a group of candidates has been presented to the president (candidates standing), the president faces the group and acknowledges the group by tipping his cap. Each member of the group will then quickly tip his or her cap in reply.
Hymn: “Alma Mater” (words on the following page) by Al Wesson
Recessional: “Conquest” by Alfred Newman
Eric Hanson USC Thornton School of Music USC Band
(Following the Alma Mater, members of the audience are asked to remain standing until the platform party, faculty and graduates have recessed from Alumni Park). Diplomas and certificates will be awarded by the deans of the various schools in separate ceremonies. For locations of the ceremonies, please see page 247. USC 129TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT
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