ORDER OF CEREMONY

Processional

National Anthem

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Michael F. Collins, MD, Chancellor
University of Massachusetts Worcester

Greetings

James J. Karam, Chair
University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees

Presentation of Honorary Degrees

Arthur M. Pappas, MD
Suzanne and Bob Wright
Donna E. Shalala, PhD

Commencement Address

Donna E. Shalala, PhD
University of Miami
Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Awarding of Degrees

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NURSING
Paulette Seymour-Route, PhD, RN, Dean
Class Address, Patrick Shawn Griswold

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Kendall L. Knight, PhD, Associate Dean
Class Address, Linzy Marin Hendrickson 

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Terence R. Flotte, MD, Dean
Class Address, Anthony Michael Burrows

Oath of Maimonides

Recessional