Commencement Saturday, August First and Sunday, August Second Two Thousand Twenty
Mission
Waynesburg University educates students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their communities and the world. As a Christian comprehensive University, we strive to inspire and challenge every undergraduate and graduate student to a life of leadership and purpose for the glory of God.
Schedule of Ceremonies CEREMONY 1 | Saturday, August 1, 10:30 a.m. Business Administration (Graduate and Professional Studies) Master of Business Administration Business Administration Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration English & Foreign Language Bachelor of Arts Fine Arts Bachelor of Arts Mathematics, Science and Computer Science Bachelor of Science CEREMONY 2 | Saturday, August 1, 3:30 p.m. Communication Bachelor of Arts Education (Graduate and Professional Studies) Master of Arts in Teaching Education Bachelor of Arts Humanities (Graduate and Professional Studies) Master of Arts Humanities Bachelor of Arts CEREMONY 3 | Sunday, August 2, 10:30 a.m. Nursing (Graduate and Professional Studies) Doctorate of Nursing Practice/Master of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing CEREMONY 4 | Sunday, August 2, 3:30 p.m. Biology/Environmental Science/Health Sciences Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Chemistry and Forensic Science Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice and Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
The Academic Procession Dr. Richard L. Waddel, Faculty Marshal
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES THE WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY THE FACULTY DEPARTMENT CHAIRS OF THE UNIVERSITY THE CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Thank You Waynesburg University gratefully acknowledges the contributions presented by the Class of 2020 as part of the Senior Class Gift. The University also acknowledges the strength and adaptability of the Class of 2020 as it has navigated these uncharted times.
The Commencement Exercises Founded 1849 THE PROCESSIONAL (The audience is requested to remain standing until after the National Anthem.) Coronation March......................................................................... Meyerbeer Pomp and Circumstance.........................................................................Elgar Sinfonies DeFanfares...........................................................................Mouret Rigaudon.............................................................................................Campra Prelude and Fugue in C Major..........................................................J.S. Bach With Trumpets and Horns.................................................................. Handel Ferdinand Dolfi ’84, Organist THE WELCOME.................................................................................Dr. Richard Waddel ............................................................................................ Professor of Political Science THE NATIONAL ANTHEM.........................................................“Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key Arranged by Dr. Ronda DePriest Professor of Instrumental Music and Director of the Music Program Senior Lamplighters Katelynn Ossege Briana Ryan Connor Hoffman Thomas Faye
THE INVOCATION................................................................................ Mr. Josh Sumpter University Chaplain
GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES................Mr. James R. Lowe, Jr. ’63 ..................................................................................................... Chair, Board of Trustees
RECOGNITION OF THE 2020 VALEDICTORIAN..................................Noelle Hughes
THE VALEDICTORY TO THE UNIVERSITY............................................Noelle Hughes CONFERRING OF DEGREES Candidates will be presented to President Douglas G. Lee ‘81 by Dr. Dana Cook Baer, Provost Graduates who opted to submit a photo for virtual recognition will also be recognized
THE VALEDICTORY TO THE GRADUATES.................................... Douglas G. Lee ’81 .................................................................................................. President of the University
THE BENEDICTION............................................................................... Mr. Josh Sumpter University Chaplain
THE RECESSIONAL Scotland the Brave/The Rowan Tree.........................Traditional Marches Prince Charles's Welcome to Lochaber........................P/M Even MacRae Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee.................................Ludwig van Beethoven Highland Cathedral.........................................Uli Roever & Michael Korb The Brown Haired Maiden/The High Road to Gairloch..........Traditional Marches Simple Gifts........................................................................Joseph Brackett
The James D. Randolph Kiltie Band Camilo Jauregui, Drums Jeremy Olisar, Pipes Andrew Heisey, Pipes