Processional: Pomp and Circumstance
Sir Edward Elgar, arr. Alex Wilson
Grand Valley State University Brass Ensemble (prerecorded)

Opening of Ceremony
Courtney Karasinski, Ph.D.
Chair of University Academic Senate

Star Spangled Banner*
Natalie Tripp, Grand Valley State University student, soprano
Chris Petersmark, M.M., faculty, collaborative piano

Welcome and Remarks
Philomena V. Mantella, Ph.D. President, Grand Valley State University

Student Speaker
Hannah Hosfelt

Musical performance
If You’re Out There by John Legend

Natalie Tripp
Madeline Cooper, Grand Valley State University student, soprano
Andrew Hardy, Grand Valley State University student, baritone
Nolan VanHouten, Grand Valley State University student, baritone
Professor Chris Petersmark

Commencement Address 
Chris Hammer '09

Conferring of Degrees
President Mantella
Jennifer Drake, Ph.D., Acting Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Moving of the Tassel
Acting Provost Drake

Alma Mater: “Hail to Thee, Grand Valley”*

Closing of Ceremony
President Mantella
Courtney Karasinski