University of Rhode Island
Class of 2020 – Graduate School Commencement Exercises
In the Thomas M. Ryan Center at 11 a.m.
Friday, October 1, 2021

Prelude and Processional    
The University Brass Quintet

Opening Declaration
Donna Schwartz-Barcott, Professor Emerita, College of Nursing, Grand Marshal

The National Anthem
Pre-recorded and performed by Christina Nero, Daniel Caramante, and Kristin Lafferty, Class of 2021

Greetings
Marc B. Parlange, President
With Brenton L. DeBoef, Dean of the Graduate School, presiding

Remarks
Margo L. Cook, Chair, University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees

Student Speaker
Catherine Winters, Class of 2020

Conferral of Doctoral Degrees
President Parlange
Assisted by Laura L. Beauvais, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Hooding of Doctoral Degree Recipients
Major professors
Assisted by Provost Beauvais

Conferral of Master’s Degrees
President Parlange
Assisted by Provost Beauvais

Presentation of Master’s Degrees
President Parlange

Alma Mater
Prerecorded and performed by Elise Felker, Class of 2020

Recessional
The University Brass Quintet