Commencement Program Download Order of EventsAcademic ProcessionalMembers of the University Symphony OrchestraInvocationNancy J. Connor, University PastorGreetingsLoren J. Anderson, PresidentBruce T. Bjerke ('72), Vice Chair of the Board of Regents Faculty RetirementsLoren J. Anderson, PresidentAssisted by Provost Killen Musical SelectionJesus, I Adore Thee, arr. by Steven CaraccioloBeautiful Savior, arr. By F. Melius Christiansen Choir of the West L. Richard Nance, Associate Professor of Music, conductor ReflectionsMarit A. Barkve, Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies & NorwegianCommencement AddressDavid Whyte, Poet, Author & LecturerConferral of Master’s DegreesPresident AndersonAssisted by Provost Killen, Angelica G. Alexander, Dean, Division of Natural Sciences James L. Brock, Dean, School of Business Terry W. Miller, Dean, School of Nursing Douglas E. Oakman, Dean, Division of Humanities Conferral of Baccalaureate DegreesPresident AndersonAssisted by Provost Killen Closing CommentsPresident AndersonPrayer and BenedictionDennis G. Sepper, University PastorRecessionalProcessional of Joy, Lawerence J. MeyerPacific Lutheran University MaceFor centuries, in academic and ecclesiastical processionals, a
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The
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.