Ceremony Program
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Memory Lane Video
Opening of Ceremony & Processional
Dr. Christopher Bonneau, University Marshall
Welcoming Remarks
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher
University of Pittsburgh Trustee Congratulatory Video
Introduction of Susan Hassmiller
Chancellor Gallagher
Conferring of Honorary Doctorate upon Susan Hassmiller
Chancellor Gallagher
Dr. Anantha Shekhar
Senior Vice Chancellor, Health Sciences
John and Gertrude Petersen Dean, School of Medicine
Commencement Address
Dr. Susan Hassmiller
Congratulatory Remarks & Announcement of Student Awards
Dr. Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob
Dean, School of Nursing
Distinguished Service Professor of Nursing
Graduate Class Speakers
BSN traditional track, Pittsburgh campus-Oliver Glitz
BSN accelerated second degree track, Pittsburgh campus-Cameron Herbst
BSN traditional track, Johnstown campus-Kaitlyn McKeel
BSN traditional track, Greensburg campus-Jordan Prines
Graduate programs-Tiffany Pellathy
Announcement of Candidates
Dr. Anantha Shekhar
BSN traditional track, Pittsburgh campus
Pinned by:
Dr. Michael Beach, associate professor
Dr. Alice Blazeck, assistant professor
Dr. Patricia Tuite, assistant professor
Dr. Jamie Zelazny, assistant professor
BSN Accelerated Second Degree track, Pittsburgh campus
Pinned by:
Dr. Beach
Dr. Blazeck
BSN traditional track, Johnstown campus
Pinned by:
Dr. Jennifer Cacciotti, assistant professor
Dr. Dawn Drahnak, assistant professor
Dr. Mallory Ferguson, assistant professor
Dr. Diana Schroeder, assistant professor
BSN traditional track, Greensburg campus
Pinned by:
Dr. Marie Fioravanti, associate professor & director of nursing
Linda Smales, instructor
Presentation of:
Master of Science in Nursing graduates
Post-MSN Certificate graduates
Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates
Doctor of Philosophy graduates
Alumni & Celebrity Congratulatory Video
Passing of the Light
2020 Keeper of the Light
Jaidyn Fronzaglio
2021 Keepers of the Light, Pittsburgh campus
Lacey Maclay
Matthew Pyankov
Jennifer Stemler
2021 Keeper of the Light, Johnstown campus
Anni Shaffer
2021 Keeper of the Light, Greensburg campus
Jordan Prines
Alma Mater
Jordan Wyatt
Conferral of Degrees
Chancellor Gallagher
Dr. Anantha Shekhar
Thank You & Closing Remarks
Chancellor Gallagher
Sweet Caroline Video
Recessional
At this time guests may exit the building.
Graduates please remain seated. You will be released by sections to assist with social distancing. Please do not leave until your section has been released.
Graduates and guests watching virtually, please find your school link on the commencement website to hear your name announced.