UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY 134 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES TH
Virtual Broadcast Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Recording Available on USU Commencement Website
WELCOME President Noelle E. Cockett “NATIONAL ANTHEM,” USU Chamber Singers, directed by Dr. Cory Evans Francis Scott Key, arranged by Kurt Bestor Soloists: Katherine Van Shaar, Rachel Grob and Danielle Casos PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Noelle E. Cockett MUSICAL PERFORMANCE by the USU Chamber Singers, directed by Dr. Cory Evans HONORARY DEGREES Presented by USU Board of Trustees Chair Jody K. Burnett Linda Skidmore Daines – For her professional achievements, her contribution to the world as a humanitarian and lifelong learner, and her commitment to advancing women in the studies of both arts and business, Utah State University is proud to bestow upon Linda Skidmore Daines the honorary degree of Doctor of Arts. Karen W. Morse – For her inspirational leadership and success in research, as well as for her unwavering commitment to provide opportunities for supporting and advancing women in the studies of science, Utah State University is proud to bestow upon Karen W. Morse the honorary degree of Doctor of Science. Julie Ann Robinson – For her courage and willingness to take risks, her leadership, and for her work in the advancement of women in science, Utah State University is proud to bestow Julie A. Robinson the honorary degree of Doctor of Science.
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Julie Ann Robinson UNIVERSITY CITIZENSHIP AWARDEES President Noelle E. Cockett “ALMA MATER HYMN,” USU Chamber Singers, directed by Dr. Cory Evans Theodore M. Burton, arranged by Thomas P. Rohrer and Dr. Cory Evans Featuring the USU Wind Orchestra Directed by Dr. Thomas P. Rohrer Soloists: Danielle Casos, Rachel Grob, Josh Roy, Demetria Torowus, Zack Grob, Katherine Van Shaar FACULTY AWARDS Executive Vice President and Provost Francis D. Galey CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND CLOSING REMARKS President Noelle E. Cockett “THE SCOTSMAN”
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