Order of Exercises
Order of Exercises
Advanced Degree Ceremony
Manchester Field
May 11, 2023
Welcome
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
Call to Order
Tracy Laux
Macebearer
National Anthem
Introductions
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
Trustee Welcome
Member of Kent State University’s Board of Trustees
President’s Remarks
Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D.
President
Special Recognitions
Presented by:
Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Conferral Of Doctoral Degrees
Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Presiding
Degrees Conferred by:
Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D.
President
Presentation of Diplomas
Assisted by:
Chris Dorsten
University Registrar
Hooded by:
Deans of the Colleges and Students’ Advisors
Music by:
Hugh A. Glauser School of Music String Quartet
Conferral of Advanced Degrees
Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Presiding
Degrees Conferred by:
Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D.
President
Closing Remarks
Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D.
President
Alma Mater
Presentation of Diplomas
Assisted by:
Chris Dorsten
University Registrar
Special Thanks to our
Pianists
String Quartet
Vocalists from the School of Music
Volunteers and Event Staff:
Commencement Committee
Community Members
Faculty Marshals
Students
Staff