ORDER OF CEREMONYorder

Processional

National Anthem

Welcome and Opening Remarks

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

Greetings

Henry M. Thomas III, Chair
University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees

Remarks

Robert L. Caret, PhD, President
University of Massachusetts

Presentation of Honorary Degrees

James E. Dalen, MD, MPH
Susan Hockfield, PhD

Awarding of Degrees

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NURSING
Paulette Seymour-Route, PhD, RN, Dean
Class Address, Nicole Kristina Peace

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Anthony Carruthers, PhD, Dean
Class Address, Jeannette Michelle Osterloh

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Terence R. Flotte, MD, Dean
Celia and Isaac Haidak Professor of Medical Education
Class Address, Michael Sullivan Epstein

Oath of Maimonides

Recessional