Class of 2020 Ceremony for Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
Program
Syracuse University Wind Ensemble
Laura Freeman
Piano
Bradley P. Ethington and Timothy W. Diem
Processional
Emeriti Faculty, Faculty, Chancellor’s Council, Academic Deans and the Chancellor’s Party
Mace Ceremony
Bea González G’04
Mace Bearer
Presentation of Colors
Army and Air Force ROTC Cadets
National Anthem
Katherine Skafidas ’20
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Ceremonial Opening
Tadodaho Sidney Hill
Haudenosaunee Confederacy
Invocation
The Rev. Dr. Brian E. Konkol
Dean of Hendricks Chapel
Welcome
Zhanjiang (John) Liu
Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost
Greetings
Kent Syverud
Chancellor and President
Greetings
Joanne M. Mahoney ’87, L’90
President, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Welcome to Syracuse University Alumni
Ryan McNaughton ’96
President, Syracuse University Alumni Association
Message From University Scholar Class of 2020
Serena Omo-Lamai ’20
Introduction of Commencement Speaker
Kent Syverud
Chancellor and President
Commencement Speaker
Kathy Hochul ’80
Governor of New York State
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
Kent Syverud
Chancellor and President
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Kevin D. Richardson
DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS
Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68
Conferring of Master of Laws and Juris Doctor Degrees
Kent Syverud
Chancellor and President
Candidates presented by Craig M. Boise
Dean, College of Law
Conferring of State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Degrees
Joanne M. Mahoney ’87, L’90
President, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Conferring of Doctoral Degrees, Master’s Degrees and Certificates of Advanced Study
Kent Syverud
Chancellor and President
Candidates presented by Peter A. Vanable
Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate School
Conferring of Bachelor’s and Associate Degrees
Kent Syverud
Chancellor and President
Candidates presented by Chris Johnson
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Alma Mater
Katherine Skafidas ’20
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Recessional
The Chancellor’s Party, Academic Deans, Chancellor’s Council, Faculty, Emeriti Faculty
