Watch Now | Archival Information Location: Tacoma Dome Arena, Tacoma, WA Download Commencement Program (2.9MB PDF) Order of EventsAcademic ProcessionalMembers of the University Symphony OrchestraInvocationNancy J. Connor, University PastorGreetingsLoren J. Anderson, PresidentRobert Gomulkiewicz ('83), Chair of the Board of Regents Faculty RetirementsLoren J. Anderson, PresidentAssisted by Provost Killen RecognitionsPresident AndersonAssisted Board Chair Gomulkiewicz Ann C. Kelleher, Professor of Political Sciene Paula H. Leitz, Associate Professor of Instructional Development and Leadership Honorary DoctorateJoyce A. Barr (`76), Former U.S. Ambassador to NamibiaExecutive Director of East Asia & Pacific Foreign Affairs, U.S. Department of State Musical SelectionLord God, You Have Called Your Servants, by J. Aaron McDermidBeautiful Savior, arr. By F. Melius Christiansen Choir of the West L. Richard Nance, Associate Professor of Music, conductor ReflectionsCandice A. Hughes, Bachelor of Science, GeosciencesCommencement AddressJoyce A. BarrConferral of Master’s DegreesPresident AndersonAssisted by Provost Killen, John Y. Lee, Dean, School of Education & Movement Studies Terry W. Miller, Dean, School of Nursing Douglas E. Oakman, Dean, Division of Humanities Norris A. Peterson ('75), Dean, Division of Social Sciences Conferral of Baccalaureate DegreesPresident AndersonAssisted by Provost Killen Closing CommentsPresident AndersonPrayer and BenedictionDennis G. Sepper, University PastorRecessionalPacific Lutheran University MaceFor centuries, in academic and ecclesiastical processionals, a
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Pacific Lutheran University Seal was adopted for use when the
institution became a university in September 1960. The PLU seal appears
on official university documents, including the diploma. The design
incorporates elements that symbolize the university’s heritage and
function. The elliptical shape symbolizes the close relationship
between the university and the church, which owns and encompasses the
school. The ellipse is an ancient Christian sign that indicates the
relationship between God and human. The name of the institution and the
date of its founding are appropriately placed along the border.