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Main Schedule & Program

Friday, December 16, 2011
3:00 p.m.
Agricultural Institute Graduation Exercises
Cinema, Witherspoon Student Center
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Reception - Chancellor and Mrs. W. Randolph Woodson Receive the Graduating Students, Families, and Friends

Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center
2450 Alumni Drive, Centennial Campus
Saturday, December 17, 2011
8:30 a.m.
Concert by The Amalgam Brass Ensemble
RBC Center
9:00 a.m.
RBC Center
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Times and Locations for Departmental Ceremonies by College

(Ceremonies will take place on Saturday unless it specifies on Friday)

 

Main Ceremony Program

RBC Center

Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson, Presiding

December 17, 2011

Processional, 9:00 a.m.
The Amalgam Brass Ensemble
Dr. John Wesley Parker, Conductor
 
The audience is requested to remain seated during the Processional.
 
Welcome
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
 
Moment of Reflection
Dr. Thomas H. Stafford, Jr.
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
   
Posting Of The Colors
NC State ROTC Color Guard
 
National Anthem
Ladies in Red
 
NC State Music Department
 
Introductions
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
 
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
  • Rev. Dr. Ray A. Buchanan, Doctor of Humane Letters Degree 
  • Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri, Doctor of Sciences Degree
  • Mr. Robert G. Stanton, Doctor of Sciences Degree 
Address
Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri
   
Music Interlude
Ladies in Red
  NC State Music Department
 
   
Conferring of Degrees
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
 
Address to Fellow Graduates
Lindsey Pullum
 
Candidates for advanced degrees presented by Dean of Graduate School.
Candidates for baccalaureate degrees presented by Deans of Colleges.
 
Recognitions
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
 
Turning of the Tassel
 
Alma Mater
Ladies in Red
 
NC State Music Department
 
Recessional (Platform Party, Faculty, and Doctoral Candidates Only)
 
The audience is requested to remain seated during the Recessional.

Specific questions concerning the Commencement Program or graduation procedures should be directed to the department of your major. General questions should be directed to the University Registrar's Office, 1000 Harris Hall, telephone (919) 515-2572.