2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Congratulations to the Class of 2020. I am honored to share this important moment with our graduates, and their families and friends. This is the first time in our university’s history that we are honoring our graduates through a virtual commencement. Although it is not our traditional format, the achievements of our graduates are no less impressive or important. There is a reason we call our graduation ceremony “commencement,� because it is the beginning of your life as a graduate and an alum. This class will forever be remembered for your resilience and perseverance, for surmounting unforeseen challenges and reaching this culminating moment of your academic journey during an unprecedented time in history. Times like these are defining moments. When you are faced with extreme challenges, you are presented with an opportunity to determine who you can become from this point forward. Your University of Oregon degree represents years of focus, hard work, dedication, and scholarship that has prepared you to face these challenges, and whatever else may come. We are all honored and proud to call you a Duck forever. As a member of the class of 2020, you represent the very best of the University of Oregon to our state, nation, and world. Congratulations, and Go Ducks!
Michael H. Schill President and Professor of Law
ORDER OF EXERCISES Welcome Michael H. Schill President, University of Oregon
National Anthem UO Gospel Singers Andiel Brown, Director
Opening Remarks Michael H. Schill
Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy Philip H. Knight
Student Remarks Sabinna Pierre President, Associated Students of the University of Oregon (2019-20) Bachelor of Science in General Social Science
Commencement Address Sabrina Ionescu Masters in Advertising and Brand Responsibility
Conferral of Degrees Michael H. Schill
Executive Leadership Michael H. Schill President and Professor of Law Patrick Phillips Provost and Senior Vice President Yvette Alex-Assensoh Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Michael Andreasen Vice President for University Advancement David Conover Vice President for Research and Innovation Robert Guldberg Vice President and Robert and Leona DeArmond Executive Director of the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact
Kyle Henley Vice President for University Communications R. Kevin Marbury Vice President for Student Life Jamie Moffitt Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO Rob Mullens Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Kevin Reed Vice President and General Counsel Roger J. Thompson Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management Janet Woodruff-Borden Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Board of Trustees Chuck Lillis, PhD ’72, Board Chair Ginevra Ralph, BA ’83, MA ’85, Board Vice Chair Marcia Aaron, BA ’86 Connie Ballmer, BS ’84 Peter Bragdon Andrew Colas, BS ’04 Elisa M. deCastro Hornecker, BA ’82
Allyn Ford Joseph Gonyea III Ross Kari, BA ’80, MBA ’83 Laura Lee McIntyre, Faculty Jimmy Murray, Non-Faculty Staff Michael H. Schill, Ex Officio Mary Wilcox, BA ’76, JD ’80 Katharine Wishnia, Student
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! To learn more about the UO Alumni Association, visit alumni.uoregon.edu
An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. © 2020 University of Oregon MC030620