Doctor of Physical Therapy Commencement Ceremony

Commencement Ceremony

Prelude

Ceremonial Music for Brass and Organ

Processional

“Pomp and Circumstance,” Edward Elgar

Invocation

The Rev. Janet F. Fuller, University Chaplain

National Anthem

“The Star Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key
Led by Addison Williams “Bill” Andrews, Sr., Professor of Physical Therapy Education

Welcome

Aswani Volety, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Introduction of the Speaker

Charity Johansson, Professor of Physical Therapy Education

Address

Gail M. Jensen, P.T., Ph.D., F.A.P.T.A., F.N.A.P., Dean of the Graduate School and College of Professional Studies, Vice Provost for Learning and Assessment, Professor of Physical Therapy, and Faculty Associate, Center for Health Policy and Ethics, Creighton University

Presentation of Student Awards

Stephen Bailey, Professor of Physical Therapy Education
Mary C. “Mary Kay” Hannah, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Education
Crystal Ramsey, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Education
Stephen E. Folger, Chair, Program Director and Professor

Presentation of Elon Sports Physical Therapy Residency Certificate

Shefali Christopher, Residency Director and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Education

Presentation of Rising Alumni Award

Professor Folger

Presentation of Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award

Professor Ramsey

Presentation of Candidates for Degree

Provost Volety

Conferring of Degrees

Connie Ledoux Book, President

Awarding of Diplomas

Paula DiBiasio, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Education
President Book

Blessing

Chaplain Fuller

Charge to the Graduating Class

President Book

Recessional

Prelude to the Te Deum, Charpentier

Musicians

• W. Thomas Jones, University Organist
• Paul Randall, trumpet
• Anita Cirba, trumpet
• Alex Fioto, trumpet
• Kim Van Pelt, horn
• Mike Kris, trombone
• Steve Truckenbrod, tuba