Spring 2026 Recognition Ceremony Program

Communication Studies
English
Journalism & Media Communication

Spring 2026 Recognition Ceremony

Friday, May 15, 2026
8–9:30 p.m.
Ceremony tent (at Plum & Meridian)

Doors open/student processional lineup: 7 p.m.

This ceremony will honor bachelor’s students in the following departments:

  • Department of Communication Studies
  • Department of English
  • Department of Journalism and Media Communication

 

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Order of Ceremony

  1. Processional
  2. Welcome and Congratulations – Dean Kjerstin Thorson
  3. Student Recognition – Associate Dean Ellie Light
  4. Introduction of Student Speaker – Dr. Marilee Long
  5. Graduating Student Speaker Address – Allie Seibel
  6. Introduction of Diploma Distribution – Associate Dean Light
  7. Diploma Distribution
  8. Thank you and Conclusion – Associate Dean Light
  9. Recessional

Members of the Platform Party

    • Dr. Kjerstin Thorson, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts
    • Dr. Ellie Light, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Affairs and Student Success
    • Dr. Elissa Braunstein, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs
    • Dr. Marilee Long, Chair, Department of Journalism and Media Communication
    • Dr. Julia Schleck, Chair, Department of English
    • Dr. Elizabeth Williams, Chair, Department of Communication Studies
    • Dr. Andrew Altschul, Professor, Department of English
    • Dr. Eric Aoki, Professor, Department of Communication Studies
    • Dr. David Wolfgang, Associate Professor, Department of Journalism and Media Communication

Announcers

  • Dr. Andrew Altschul, Professor
  • Dr. Eric Aoki, Professor
  • Dr. David Wolfgang, Associate Professor

Marshals

  • Dr. Ted Fabiano, Composition Instructor
  • Professor Jenny Fischer, Instructor
  • Dr. Katie Knobloch, Associate Professor
  • Dr. Kris Kodrich, Associate Professor
  • Professor Todd Ruecker, Director of University Composition Program
  • Dr. Karyl Sabbath, Master Instructor

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