University of Rhode Island
Class of 2020 – Undergraduate Commencement Exercises
In the Thomas M. Ryan Center at 4 p.m.
Friday, October 1, 2021

Prelude and Processional

Opening Declaration
Audrey B. Cardany, Chair, Faculty Senate; Grand Marshal

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

Greetings and Introductions
Marc B. Parlange, President
Daniel J. McKee, Governor of the State of Rhode Island

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

Student Speaker
Jack M. Fulton, Class of 2020

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

Alumni Welcome
Alfred J. Verrecchia, Class of 1967, M.B.A. Class of 1972, and Honorary Degree Recipient in 2004

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

Benison
President Parlange

Recessional