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Main Schedule & Program

Friday, May 11, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Agricultural Institute Graduation Exercises
Stewart Theatre, Talley Student Center
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Reception - Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson Receives the Graduating Students, Families, and Friends
The Point (new Chancellor’s residence)
1570 Main Campus Drive
Raleigh, NC  27606
6:00 p.m.
College of Veterinary Medicine Hooding and Oath Ceremony
McKimmon Center
Saturday, May 12, 2012
8:30 a.m.
Concert by The Amalgam Brass Ensemble
PNC Arena
9:00 a.m.
PNC Arena
See List Below

Times and Locations for Departmental Ceremonies by College

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

 

Main Ceremony Program

PNC Arena

*Formerly the RBC Center

Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson, Presiding

May 12, 2012

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
Grains of Time
 
NC State Music Department
 
Introductions
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
 
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
  • Mr. Bob Jordan, Doctor of Sciences
  • Mr. David H. Murdock, Doctor of Sciences
Address
Mr. Philip Rivers
   
Music Interlude
Grains of Time
  NC State Music Department
 
   
Conferring of Degrees
Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
 
Address to Fellow Graduates
TBA
 
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
Grains of Time
 
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.