2025 Ceremony

One Hundred and Sixty-First Commencement

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Processional

Pomp and Circumstance, March No.1
Sir Edward Elgar

Academic Processional
Based on a Theme by J. Brahms arranged by J. Thomas

Hudson Brass Quintet
Terry Szor, Trumpet
Peter Bellino, Trumpet
Marjie Callahan, French Horn
Paul Bellino, Tenor Trombone
Brad Ward, Bass Trombone

Invocation and Land Acknowledgement

Samuel H. Speers, Associate Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life and Contemplative Practices

Welcome and Presidential Remarks

Elizabeth H. Bradley, President

Remarks

Brian Daly, Interim Dean of the Faculty

Emily Doucet ’25, VSA President

Sharon Davidson Chang ’84, P’19, Chair, Board of Trustees

Monica Vachher ’77, AAVC President and Trustee

Commencement Address

TBD

Conferring of Degrees

Elizabeth H. Bradley, President
Graduates presented by Carlos Alamo-Pastrana, Dean of the College

Charge to the Class

Elizabeth H. Bradley, President

Recessional

My Spirit be Joyful
J.S. Bach

“Marcia” and “Allegro Grazioso”
from Three Pieces
L. Maurer

Scherzo
J. Cheetham