Xavier University
Undergraduate Commencement
Welcome to Xavier University's Undergraduate Commencement Celebration
This momentous occasion marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and growth. Today, we honor the achievements of our graduates, who embody the Jesuit values of excellence, service, and care for others.
Ceremony
Processional
Music provided by Cincinnati Brass Band
Faculty and Staff
Candidates for Degrees
Administration
College Deans, Staff Committee Chair, Faculty Committee Chair, Board of Trustees Chair
John A. Elet, S.J. Scholar
Matthys Ann Cieplak
Honorary Degree Recipient
Holly Ann Schapker, Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Rachel A. Chrastil, PhD
Grand Marshal
Mary W. Stroud, PhD, Senior Teaching Professor, Department of Chemistry
President
Colleen M. Hanycz, PhD
Ceremony
Master of Ceremonies
Rachel A. Chrastil, PhD, Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Posting of Colors
Xavier University ROTC Battalion
The National Anthem
Cincinnati Brass Band
Invocation
Aaron G. O'Loughlin, Center for Faith & Justice Magis Society Representative
Conferral of Honorary Degree
Colleen M. Hanycz, PhD
Holly Ann Schapker, Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa
Leslie Rasmussen, PhD, Co-Chair of Faculty Committee
Commencement Address
Holly Ann Schapker
Student Address
Matthys Ann Cieplak, John A. Elet, S.J., Scholar
Presentation of Candidates for Degrees
Rachel A. Chrastil, PhD
Florenz Plassmann, PhD, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Brenda L. Wiles, DNP, Interim Dean, College of Nursing
Amy A. Overman, PhD, Dean, College of Professional Sciences
Marco Pagani, PhD, Dean, Williams College of Business
Conferral of Degrees
Colleen M. Hanycz, PhD
Benediction
Eric M. Sundrup, S.J. ('03), University Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Ministry
Closing Remarks
Colleen M. Hanycz, PhD
Recessional
Cincinnati Brass Band
Stage Party
Back row (left to right)
Danny Rodriguez, Staff Committee Representative
Steven J. Halm, DO, Founding Dean, Proposed College of Medicine
Marco Pagani, PhD, Dean, Williams College of Business
Amy A. Overman, PhD, Dean, College of Professional Sciences
Florenz Plassmann, PhD, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Brenda L. Wiles, DNP, Interim Dean, College of Nursing
Mary W. Stroud, PhD, Senior Teaching Professor, Department of Chemistry, Grand Marshal
Front row (left to right)
Matthys Ann Cieplak, Elet Scholar, Student Commencement Speaker
Leslie Rasmussen, PhD, Chair of Faculty Committee
Holly Ann Schapker, Honorary Degree Recipient and Commencement Speaker
Eric M. Sundrup, S.J. (’03), University Chaplain and Vice President for Mission and Ministry
Rachel A. Chrastil, PhD, Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Colleen M. Hanycz, PhD, President
Ralph S. Michael, III, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Name Readers
Ann M. Ray, PhD, Professor, Department of Biology
Christopher R. Barbour, MEd, Assistant Dean, College of Professional Sciences
Daniel E. Otero, PhD, Professor, Department of Mathematics
Commissioned Officers
Cooper W. Blee - Bethesda, MD
Karissa M. Ferrell-Hinkle - Atlanta, GA
Savannah M. Gehler - Peebles, OH
Julia M. Howell - Lexington, KY
Perez J. Lampertius - Franklin, MI
Emmett G. Madigan - Schaumburg, IL
Christian J. Mullis - Cincinnati, OH
Joel K. Nixon - Fishers, IN
John D. Shinske, Jr. - Berlin, NJ
Christopher G. Wenker - Cincinnati, OH
Countries Represented by Graduates