Friday, August 21, 2020
2:00 pm
The Ceremony video was live-streamed on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm.
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2020 Commencement Ceremony
Virtual Ceremony Agenda of the
2020 Virtual Commencement Exercises
August 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Presiding
Ben G. Raimer, MD, MA, FAAP
President ad interim
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
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| Virtual Processional with Grand Marshall via Live Zoom Graduate Gallery | Jose D. Rojas, PhD, RRT, RPFT
Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Respiratory Care |
| Welcome | David A. Brown, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Health Professions |
| "The Star-Spangled Banner" | Amy Brennan Larison
Vocalist |
| Dean's Address | Dr. Brown |
| "J. S. Bach Partita for Solo Violin no. 3 in E major, Gavotte en Rondeau" | Petros Karapetyan
Violinist |
| President's Address | Ben G. Raimer, MD, MA, FAAP
President ad interim |
| Provost's Address | Charles P. Mouton, MD, MS, MBA
Executive Vice President, Provost and Dean of the School of Medicine |
| Alumni Welcome | Karen Chapman, PT, DPT
President of the UTMB School of Health Professions Alumni Association |
| Introduction of Distinguished Alumnus and Speaker | Dr. Brown |
| Commencement Address | James Hury, III
Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Class of 2004 |
| Awards and Honors | Christine Baker, PT, EdD, FAPTA
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs |
| Announcement of Graduates | Mike J. Cromie
Asst. Director of Student Life |
| Conferring of Degrees | Dr. Raimer |
| Professional Pledge with Grand Marshal via Live Zoom Graduate Gallery | Dr. Rojas |
| "The Eyes of Texas" | Amy Brennan Larison |
| Benediction | Chaplain Jennifer Schindler, BCC
UTMB Pastoral Care – Hospital Chaplaincy |
| Class of 2020 Reflection Video(s) | Prepared by Class Presidents & Students |
| Scrolling Acknowledgement and Awards & Conclusion |
Social Media
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