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Date: Sunday, May 21st, 2006, 2:30-5:30pm
Viewing the Lutecast stream requires Windows Media Player 10. For help, call 253-535-8728, or email lutecast@plu.ed Location: Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street / Tacoma, WA 98421 Order of EventsAcademic ProcessionalProcessional of Joy, Lawrence J. MeyerMembers of the University Symphony Orchestra Jeffrey L. Bell-Hanson, Associate Professor of Music, conductor InvocationNancy J. Connor, University PastorGreetingsCynthia Wilson Edwards, M.D., Chair of the Board of RegentsGraduate Studies Achievement AwardsJames L. Pence, ProvostRoss E. Colt, M.D., Business Judith C. Presson, Nursing Faculty RetirementsLoren J. Anderson, PresidentAssisted by Provost Pence Musical SelectionPilgrim's Hymn, Stephen PaulusA Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Luther/Olds Choir of the West L. Richard Nance, Associate Professor of Music, conductor Commencement Address"It's About Time"William H. Foege, M.D. ('57) Regent, Pacific Lutheran University Senior Fellow, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Conferal of Master's DegreesPresident AndersonAssisted by Provost Pence, David R. Huelsbeck, Dean, Division of Social Sciences, Jan P. Lewis, Professor, School of Education, Diane B. MacDonald, Associate Dean, School of Business, and Terry W. Miller, Dean, School of Nursing Conferal of Baccalaureate DegreesPresident AndersonAssisted by Provost Pence ReflectionsDarice G. Grass, Bachelor of Arts, Economics and PhilosophyTyler W. Hildebrand, Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Philosophy Closing CommentsPresident AndersonPrayer and BenedictionDennis G. Sepper, University Pastor
RecessionalProcessional of Joy, Lawrence J. Meyer Pacific Lutheran University MaceFor centuries, in academic and ecclesiastical processionals, a
mace has been carried by the marshal to symbolize the official opening
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