Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies Commencement Ceremony

Commencement Ceremony
Prelude
Festive Music for Organ
Processional
“Pomp and Circumstance,” Edward Elgar
Invocation
The Reverend Janet F. Fuller, University Chaplain
Welcome
Aswani Volety, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Introduction of the Speaker
K. Alexis Moore, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Address
Dr. Gary Smith, Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine, Maria Parham Health Duke LifePoint Healthcare
Recognition of the Tracy Salisbury Honoree
Melissa M. Murfin, Associate Professor, Research Coordinator of Physician Assistant Studies and Director of Educational Strategies for School of Health Sciences
Pi Alpha Honor Society Inductees
Tracey Thurnes, Associate Professor and Director of Accelerated Pathways Program
Presentation of Candidates for Degree
Provost Volety
Conferring of Degrees
Connie Ledoux Book, President
Awarding of Diplomas
C. Kim Stokes, Associate Professor, Department Chair and Program Director
Rodney L. Parks, University Registrar
President Book
Charge to the Graduating Class
President Book
Recessional
“Sortie,” César Franck
Musician
W. Thomas Jones, University Organist
Class of 2021
- * Pi Alpha Honor Society
- ‡ Degree will be awarded upon completion of final requirement