Friday, May 10

Processional:Ìý51ÊÓƵ Brass Choir, Kevin Barry Irish American Pipes & DrumsÌý
Call to Order:ÌýProvost and Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
Presentation of Colors and National Anthem: Army and Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps and 51ÊÓƵ Chamber SingersÌý
°Â±ð±ô³¦´Ç³¾±ð:ÌýVice Chancellor for Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy bec rollinsÌý
Platform Recognition: Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance & Operations Joanne Yestramski
Greetings from the UMass Board of Trustees: Mary Burns '84
Remarks to the Class of 2024:ÌýChancellor Julie ChenÌý
Commencement Address: Abigail Drezek, DPT
Announcement ofÌýDistinguished Service Awards: Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne Maglia
Alumni Recognition:ÌýVice Chancellor for University Advancement John FeudoÌý
Awarding of Doctoral and Master's 51ÊÓƵsÌý
  • Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
  • Dean Luis FalconÌý
  • Dean James Sherwood
  • Dean Noureddine Melikechi
  • Dean Bertie Greer
  • Dean Mary Gallant
Conferral of Doctoral and Master's 51ÊÓƵs:ÌýChancellor Julie ChenÌý
Closing Remarks:ÌýProvost and Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs Joseph HartmanÌý
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Saturday, May 11 (morning)

Processional:Ìý51ÊÓƵ Brass Choir, Kevin Barry Irish American Pipes & DrumsÌý
Call to Order:ÌýThe Honorable Peter Koutoujian, Sheriff of Middlesex County
Presentation of Colors and National Anthem:ÌýArmy and Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps and 51ÊÓƵ Chamber SingersÌý
°Â±ð±ô³¦´Ç³¾±ð:ÌýVice Chancellor for Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy bec rollinsÌý
Greetings from the Massachusetts Legislature:ÌýState Rep. Rady MomÌý
Platform Recognition:ÌýVice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne Maglia
Introduction of UMass Trustee Member: 51ÊÓƵ Student Trustee Fahad AldenÌý
Greetings from the UMass Board of Trustees: Mary Burns '84
Remarks to the Class of 2024:ÌýChancellor Julie ChenÌý
Commencement Address:ÌýArchange Lombo
Announcement of Distinguished Service Awards: Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne MagliaÌý
Alumni Recognition:ÌýVice Chancellor for University Advancement John Feudo
Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation:ÌýVice Chancellor for University Advancement John FeudoÌý
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient:ÌýRick Hoeske '66
Honorary 51ÊÓƵ Presentation: Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne MagliaÌý
Honorary 51ÊÓƵ Recipient:ÌýRichard A. MinerÌý'86, '89, '97
Chancellor’s Medal for University Support Presentation: Chancellor Julie Chen
Chancellor’s Medal for University Support Recipient: Philip Sisson
Chancellor’s Medal for Public Service & Civic Engagement Presentation: Provost Joe Hartman
Chancellor’s Medal for Public Service & Civic Engagement Recipient: Carol Duncan (posthumously, accepted by George Duncan)
Chancellor’s Medal for Public Service & Civic Engagement Presentation: Vice Chancellor for Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy bec rollins
Chancellor’s Medal for Public Service & Civic Engagement Recipient: Karen Frederick
Honors College Recognition: Dean Jenifer Whitten-Woodring
Awarding of Bachelor's 51ÊÓƵsÌý
  • Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
  • Dean James Sherwood
  • Dean Noureddine Melikechi
  • Dean Mary Gallant
Conferral ofÌý Bachelor's 51ÊÓƵs:ÌýChancellor Julie ChenÌý
Closing Remarks:ÌýProvost and Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs Joseph HartmanÌý
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Saturday, May 11 (afternoon)

Processional:Ìý51ÊÓƵ Brass Choir, Kevin Barry Irish American Pipes & DrumsÌý
Call to Order:ÌýProvost and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
Presentation of Colors and National Anthem:ÌýArmy and Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps and 51ÊÓƵ Chamber SingersÌý
°Â±ð±ô³¦´Ç³¾±ð:ÌýVice Chancellor for Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy bec rollins
Greetings from the Massachusetts Legislature:ÌýState Rep. Vanna HowardÌý
Platform Recognition:ÌýVice Chancellor for Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy bec rollins
ÌýIntroduction of UMass Trustee Member: 51ÊÓƵ Student Trustee Fahad Alden
Greetings from the UMass Board of Trustees:ÌýGerald G. Colella ’78 ’19H
Remarks to the Class of 2024:ÌýChancellor Julie ChenÌý
Commencement Address:ÌýCassidy DeMaliaÌý
Announcement of Distinguished Service Awards:ÌýVice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne MagliaÌý
Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation: Vice Chancellor for University Advancement John Feudo
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient: Lorna Boucher '86
Chancellor’s MedalÌýfor Public Service and Civic EngagementÌýPresentation: Vice Chancellor for Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy bec rollins
Chancellor’s Medal for Public Service and Civic Engagement Recipient: Yun-Ju Choi
Chancellor’s Medal for Outstanding University Support Presentation: Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne Maglia
Chancellor’s Medal for Outstanding University Support Recipient: Hanscom Air Force Base, represented by Col. Taona A. Enriquez
Summary of Doctor of Humane Letters Presentation: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Joseph HartmanÌý
Honors College Recognition:ÌýDean Jenifer Whitten-Woodring
Awarding of Bachelor's 51ÊÓƵsÌý
  • Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
  • Dean Luis FalcónÌý
  • DeanÌýBertie Greer
Conferral of Bachelor's 51ÊÓƵs: Chancellor Julie ChenÌý
Closing Remarks:ÌýProvost and Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs Joseph HartmanÌý
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