SIUE Fall 2021 Virtual Commencement | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Ceremony Opening and Welcome

Ceremony Opening

Welcome to SIUE’s virtual commencement! Please proceed through the ceremony by clicking the side arrows, or selecting specific portions of this virtual event through the drop-down menu at the top of this image. Thank you for joining us online as we honor our fall 2021 graduates.

View the fall 2021 commencement program

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National Anthem

Please stand, if you are able, for the presentation of our flag and "The Star-Spangled Banner," played by the Meridian Brass Quintet and led by Michael Hawkins, a Musical Theater Graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Welcome

Dr. P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Remarks from the SIU System President

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Remarks from the President

Dr. Daniel Mahony is the 10th president of the Southern Illinois University System. His student-focused leadership greatly benefits SIUE.

Remarks from the Chancellor

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Remarks from Chancellor Pembrook

Dr. Randy Pembrook is the ninth chancellor of SIUE and a three-time SIUE alumnus. This will be the Chancellor's last commencement before retiring. The University community is grateful for his leadership and commitment over the last five years.

Honors and Awards

Distinguished Service Recognition

Congratulations to our 2021 Distinguished Service Award recipient, Donna Richter.

For more than 40 years, Southern Illinois Builders Association CEO Donna Richter has been dedicated to the betterment of the construction industry in southern Illinois. Over the course of her career, Richter has developed a strong partnership with SIUE and the School of Engineering. She has created numerous opportunities for students in the Department of Construction by funding scholarships, sharing industry connections and supporting advancement initiatives.

See more in the fall 2021 commencement program.

Student Speakers

For each commencement ceremony, one graduate is chosen to speak on behalf of the graduating class. To be selected for this honor, students must not only demonstrate academic success, but they must also exemplify the values of our institution.

Congratulations to all of the student speakers chosen.

Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenant and Members of Honor Societies

In the program, you will see that recipients of baccalaureate degrees who are graduating cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude are noted by one, two and three asterisks, respectively. They also wear cords on their academic regalia indicating their honors. In addition, candidates who are Honors Scholars are indicated in the program with a capital “H.” Also listed in your program are graduates who will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army and Air Force.

Presentation of Graduates

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Presentation of Candidates for Graduation to the Chancellor

The candidates for graduation will be presented by their dean to Chancellor Pembrook for the conferral of their degrees.

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College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduates

Introduction of the Class of 2021 College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduates

Dr. Kevin Leonard, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Names read by Dr. Jessica Harris, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

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Graduate School

Introduction of the Class of 2021 Graduate School

Dr. Jerry Weinberg, Dean, Graduate School

Names read by Doug McIlhagga, former Executive Director of University Marketing and Communications.

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School of Business Undergraduates

Introduction of the Class of 2021 School of Business Undergraduates

Dr. Timothy Schoenecker, Dean, School of Business

Names read by Doug McIlhagga, former Executive Director of University Marketing and Communications.

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School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Undergraduates

Introduction of the Class of 2021 School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Undergraduates

Dr. Robin Hughes, Dean, School of Education, Health and Human Behavior

Names read by Dr. Jeffrey Waple, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.

Dean Karacal shaking hands with graduates

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School of Engineering Undergraduates

Introduction of the Class of 2021 School of Engineering Undergraduates

Dr. Cem Karacal, Dean, School of Engineering

Names read by Chris Gordon, Associate Dean of the School of Engineering.

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School of Nursing Graduates and Undergraduates

Introduction of the Class of 2021 School of Nursing Graduates and Undergraduates

Dr. Mark Luer, Interim Dean, School of Nursing

Names read by Karen Montgomery, Director of Student Services, School of Nursing

Conferral of Degrees

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Conferral of Degrees

Chancellor Randy Pembrook confers degrees upon graduates

Message from the Alumni Association

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Alumni Association

Congratulations, graduates! Welcome to the SIUE Alumni Association!

Ceremony Closing

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Closing Remarks

Provost Cobb delivers closing remarks.

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SIUE Alma Mater

Please stand, if you are able, for the singing of the first verse of the SIUE Alma Mater, "Hail SIUE," played by the Meridian Brass Quintet and led by Michael Hawkins, a Musical Theater graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences.