Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony

Commencement Ceremony

Prelude

Festive Music for Brass and Organ

Processional

“Pomp and Circumstance,” Edward Elgar

Invocation

Kirstin Boswell, University Chaplain and Dean of Multifaith Engagement

National Anthem

“The Star Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key
Kaitlyn Heit ’20

Message of Appreciation

Noor Irshaidat ’20

Introduction of the Speaker

Connie Ledoux Book, President

Address

Leonard Dick P’20, Emmy Award-winning writer and producer

Presentation of the Class

Aswani Volety, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Recognition of the Graduates

Kenn Gaither, Professor of Strategic Communications and A.J. Fletcher Professor in Communications
Kirby Wahl, Associate Dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Performing Arts
President Book

Alma Mater

Charge to the Graduates

President Book

Recessional

“Suite,” George Frideric Handel

Commencement Musicians

A special thank you to the Class of 2020 Officers, who have worked for two years to make sure the Class of 2020 had the opportunity to gather and celebrate their achievements.