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