PROGRAM

Prelude – 5:45 p.m.

Countdown to Commencement
Faculty, staff and special guests congratulate the graduates of 2020

Ceremony – 6:00 p.m.

“We Are Ready Now” A poem by Chris “The Poetry Fox” Vitiello, NC State University Libraries
Welcome and Introduction	Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
Unforgettable Experiences	Emma Carter McBride 2019-2020 Student Body President
Class of 2020 by the Numbers	Melanie Flowers 2020-2021 Student Body President
Introduction of Honorary Degree	Dr. Hans Kellner Chair of the Faculty
Conferring of Honorary Degree	Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
Commencement Address	Christina Hammock Koch ’01, ’02 NASA Astronaut
“The Road Home” Performed by the NC State University Chorale Directed by Dr. Nathan Leaf
Address to Fellow Graduates	Brendan Roess, B.S., Biological Sciences Chloe Whealan, B.A., Psychology
Conferring of Degrees	Deans of the Colleges
Turning of the Tassel	Emma Carter McBride 2019-2020 Student Body President
Congratulations	Ben Kinney President, NC State Alumni Association Board of Directors

Ceremony
Details

Commencement Program

Colleges and Departments

NC STATE
UNIVERSITY

Enrollment
Management and Services

2831 Thurman Drive
Campus Box 7528
Raleigh, NC 27695

Email: studentservices@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919.515.NCSU (6278)

Save the Date

Alumni Association