Day-of-Programs

Download Ceremony 1 Program

Program

PROCESSIONAL: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39, Composed by Sir Edward Elgar

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

WELCOME: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS: William A. Covino, President

BACCALAUREATE HONORS: Tony Sinay, Associate Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES: Jose A. Gomez, Provost and Executive Vice President

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES: William A. Covino, President

CLOSING: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

UNIVERSITY HYMN: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

RECESSIONAL: Graduation March Music, Aida, Grand March

Faculty Marshals

College Grand Marshal: Jessica Dennis, Chair, Department of Child and Family Studies

Associate College Grand Marshal: Jessica Morales-Chicas, Faculty, Department of Child and Family Studies

University Banner Carrier: Edward Lopez, Faculty, Department of Child and Family Studies

University Banner Carrier Escort: Renee Johnson, Faculty, Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing

College Banner Carrier: Christina Recinos, Faculty, Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing

College Banner Carrier Escort: Raymund Gantioque, Faculty, Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing

Hooders:

• Allison Fuligni, Faculty, Department of Child and Family Studies
• Renee Johnson, Faculty, Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing
• Claudia Kouyoumdjian, Faculty, Department of Child and Family Studies
• Jean O’Neil, Faculty, Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing

Members of the Stage Party

President of the University: William A. Covino

Vice President for University Advancement: Robert Avalos

Chair of the Academic Senate/ Bearer of Mace: Kris Bezdecny

Interim Vice President for Student Life: Grace Castillo

Interim Dean of Students: Danielle Chambers

2023-2024 ASI President: Yahir Flores

Provost and Executive Vice President: Jose A. Gomez

Interim Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer: Queen King

Associate Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services: Tony Sinay

Dean, University Library: Carlos Rodriguez

Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services: Ron Vogel

National Anthem

Oh, say can you see,
By the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming.
And the rocket’s red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

University Hymn

All hail to thee, our alma mater dear!
We sing with faith and pride thy praises far and near.
We dedicate our lives to truth and peace and right,
To give the world the torch of freedom’s light.
Hail, All Hail!

Marian Crowell Bessette, ’49

Download Ceremony 2 Program

Program

PROCESSIONAL: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39, Composed by Sir Edward Elgar

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

WELCOME: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS: William A. Covino, President

BACCALAUREATE HONORS: Tony Sinay, Associate Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES: Jose A. Gomez, Provost and Executive Vice President

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES: William A. Covino, President

CLOSING: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

UNIVERSITY HYMN: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

RECESSIONAL: Graduation March Music, Aida, Grand March

Faculty Marshals

College Grand Marshal: Chandan Suresh, Faculty, Department of Communication Disorders

Associate College Grand Marshal: Ndifreke Etim, Faculty, Department of Public Health

University Banner Carrier: Ian Morton, Faculty, Department of Communication Disorders

University Banner Carrier Escort: Alaina Bassett, Faculty, Department of Communication Disorders

College Banner Carrier: Gregory Stevens, Faculty, Department of Public Health

College Banner Carrier Escort: Kimberly Kisler Pisca, Faculty, Department of Public Health

Hooders:

• Nancy Cohick, Faculty, Department of Communication Disorders
• Joanna Doran, Faculty, School of Social Work
• Maria Hernandez, Faculty, School of Social Work
• Beth Hoffman, Faculty, Department of Public Health
• Peter Ivory, Faculty, Department of Communication Disorders
• Miles Peterson, Faculty, Department of Communication Disorders
• Gabriela Simon-Cereijido, Faculty, Department of Communication Disorders
• Melanie Sabado-Liwag, Faculty, Department of Public Health

Members of the Stage Party

President of the University: William A. Covino

Vice President for University Advancement: Robert Avalos

Chair of the Academic Senate/ Bearer of Mace: Kris Bezdecny

Interim Vice President for Student Life: Grace Castillo

Interim Dean of Students: Danielle Chambers

2023-2024 ASI President: Yahir Flores

Provost and Executive Vice President: Jose A. Gomez

Interim Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer: Queen King

Associate Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services: Tony Sinay

Associate Vice President, International Programs and Global Education, and Dean, College of Professional and Global Education: Harkmore Lee

Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services: Ron Vogel

National Anthem

Oh, say can you see,
By the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming.
And the rocket’s red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

University Hymn

All hail to thee, our alma mater dear!
We sing with faith and pride thy praises far and near.
We dedicate our lives to truth and peace and right,
To give the world the torch of freedom’s light.
Hail, All Hail!

Marian Crowell Bessette, ’49

Download Ceremony 3 Program

Program

PROCESSIONAL: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39, Composed by Sir Edward Elgar

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

WELCOME: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS: William A. Covino, President

BACCALAUREATE HONORS: Tony Sinay, Associate Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES: Michelle Hawley, Associate Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES: William A. Covino, President

CLOSING: Ron Vogel, Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services

UNIVERSITY HYMN: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

RECESSIONAL: Graduation March Music, Aida, Grand March

Faculty Marshals

College Grand Marshal: Mandy Hillstrom, Faculty, Department of Nutrition and Food Science

Associate College Grand Marshal: Asminet Ling, Faculty, School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics

University Banner Carrier: Sunil Mangalassary, Faculty, Department of Nutrition and Food Science

University Banner Carrier Escort: Sierra Cordova, Faculty, School of Kinesiology

College Banner Carrier: Jane Gauthier, Faculty, School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics

College Banner Carrier Escort: Saemi Lee, Faculty, School of Kinesiology

Hooders:

• George Crocker, Faculty, School of Kinesiology
• Mandy Hillstrom, Faculty, Department of Nutrition and Food Science
• Anureet Kaur, Faculty, Department of Nutrition and Food Science
• Katherine Roberts, Faculty, School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics
• Jay Vargas, Faculty, School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics

Members of the Stage Party

President of the University: William A. Covino

Vice President for University Advancement: Robert Avalos

Chair of the Academic Senate/ Bearer of Mace: Kris Bezdecny

Interim Vice President for Student Life: Grace Castillo

Interim Dean of Students: Danielle Chambers

Associate Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies: Michelle Hawley

Interim Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer: Queen King

Associate Vice President, International Programs and Global Education, and Dean, College of Professional and Global Education: Harkmore Lee

Associate Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services: Tony Sinay

Dean, Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services: Ron Vogel

National Anthem

Oh, say can you see,
By the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming.
And the rocket’s red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

University Hymn

All hail to thee, our alma mater dear!
We sing with faith and pride thy praises far and near.
We dedicate our lives to truth and peace and right,
To give the world the torch of freedom’s light.
Hail, All Hail!

Marian Crowell Bessette, ’49

Download Ceremony 4 Program

Program

PROCESSIONAL: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39, Composed by Sir Edward Elgar

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Stephen M. Trzaskoma, Dean, College of Arts and Letters

WELCOME: Stephen M. Trzaskoma Dean, College of Arts and Letters

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS: William A. Covino, President

STUDENT SPEAKER: Joseph Lee, Master of Arts, Communication Studies

BACCALAUREATE HONORS: Katherine Weiss, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Letters

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES: Michelle Hawley, Associate Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES: Stephen M. Trzaskoma, Dean, College of Arts and Letters

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES: Stephen M. Trzaskoma, Dean, College of Arts and Letters

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES: William A. Covino, President

CLOSING: Stephen M. Trzaskoma, Dean, College of Arts and Letters

UNIVERSITY HYMN: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

RECESSIONAL: Graduation March Music, Aida, Grand March

Faculty Marshals

College Grand Marshal: Kristina Ruiz-Mesa, Faculty, Department of Communication Studies

Associate College Grand Marshal: Marina Cuzovic-Severn, Faculty, Modern Languages and Literatures

Past Grand Marshal

• Christopher Gravis Faculty, Department of Music
• Kevin Baaske Faculty, Department of Communication Studies

University Banner Carrier: Sara Graef, Faculty, Department of Music

University Banner Carrier Escort:

• Dalila Droege, Faculty, Department of Television, Film, and Media Studies
• Gretchen Angelo, Faculty, Modern Languages and Literatures

College Banner Carrier: Michael Calabrese, Faculty, Department of English

College Banner Carrier Escort:

• Karyn Lawrence, Faculty, Department of Theatre and Dance
• Rachel Pearl, Faculty, Department of Television, Film, and Media Studies

Faculty Aligner / Seater:

• Meredith Greenburg, Faculty, Department of Theatre and Dance
• Adam Snow, Faculty, Department of Music

Hooders:

• Mohammed Abed, Faculty, Department of Philosophy
• Kamran Afary, Faculty, Department of Communication Studies
• Gretchen Angelo, Faculty, Modern Languages and Literatures
• Mika Cho, Faculty, Department of Art
• Michael Clarke, Faculty, Department of Television, Film, and Media Studies
• Richard Dean, Faculty, Department of Philosophy
• Jane McKeever, Faculty, Department of Television, Film, and Media Studies
• Sarah Minslow, Faculty, Department of English
• Emily Moss, Faculty, Department of Music
• Mijan Rahman, Faculty, Department of English
• Suzanne Regan, Faculty, Department of Television, Film, and Media Studies
• Elena Retzer, Faculty, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
• Stephen Rothman, Faculty, Department of Theatre and Dance
• Kristina Ruiz-Mesa, Faculty, Department of Communication Studies
• Amy Santoferraro, Faculty, Department of Art
• Beverly Stein, Faculty, Department of Music

Members of the Stage Party

President of the University: William A. Covino

Vice President for University Advancement: Robert Avalos

Chair of the Academic Senate/ Bearer of Mace: Kris Bezdecny

Interim Vice President for Student Life: Grace Castillo

Interim Dean of Students: Danielle Chambers

2023-2024 ASI President: Yahir Flores

Associate Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies: Michelle Hawley

Interim Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer: Queen King

Student Speaker: Joseph Lee

Dean, University Library: Carlos Rodriguez

Dean, College of Arts and Letters: Stephen M. Trzaskoma

Associate Dean, College of Arts and Letters: Katherine Weiss

National Anthem

Oh, say can you see,
By the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming.
And the rocket’s red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

University Hymn

All hail to thee, our alma mater dear!
We sing with faith and pride thy praises far and near.
We dedicate our lives to truth and peace and right,
To give the world the torch of freedom’s light.
Hail, All Hail!

Marian Crowell Bessette, ’49

Download Ceremony 5 Program

Program

PROCESSIONAL: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39, Composed by Sir Edward Elgar

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Julianne Malveaux, Dean, College of Ethnic Studies

WELCOME:

• Julianne Malveaux, Dean, College of Ethnic Studies
• René Vellanoweth, Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS: William A. Covino, President

CONFERRAL OF HONORARY DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS TO GEORGE L. PLA: William A. Covino, President

GUEST SPEAKER: George L. Pla, Founder and CEO of Cordoba Corporation

STUDENT SPEAKER: Ashley Briggs, Bachelor of Arts, Pan-African Studies, Cum Laude

BACCALAUREATE HONORS:

• Miguel Zavala Associate, Dean, College of Ethnic Studies
• Alison McCurdy, Associate Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES: Michelle Hawley, Associate Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES:

• Julianne Malveaux Dean, College of Ethnic Studies
• René Vellanoweth Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES:

• Julianne Malveaux, Dean, College of Ethnic Studies
• René Vellanoweth, Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES: William A. Covino, President

CLOSING:

• Julianne Malveaux, Dean, College of Ethnic Studies
• René Vellanoweth, Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences

UNIVERSITY HYMN: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

RECESSIONAL: Graduation March Music, Aida, Grand March

Faculty Marshals

College Grand Marshal: Robert Weide, Faculty, Department of Sociology

Associate College Grand Marshal: Michael Hayes, Faculty, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Past Grand Marshal: Krishna Foster, Faculty, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

University Banner Carrier: Nancy McQueen, Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences

University Banner Carrier Escort: Heidi Riggio, Faculty, Department of Psychology

College Banner Carrier:

• Wai Kit Choi, Chair, Department of Asian and Asian American Studies
• Anita Tijerina Revilla, Chair, Department of Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies
• Choi Chatterjee, Faculty, Department of History

College Banner Carrier Escort: Aaron Sonnenschein, Faculty, Department of Anthropology

Faculty Aligner/ Seater:

• Chris Endy, Faculty, Department of History
• Roseanne Giarrusso, Faculty, Department of Sociology

Hooders:

• Anita Tijerina Revilla, Chair, Department of Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies
• Kristen Discola, Faculty, Department of Sociology
• Roseann Giarrusso, Faculty, Department of Sociology
• Chongmyoung Lee, Faculty, Department of Political Science
• Ericka Verba, Faculty, Department of Latin American Studies

Members of the Stage Party

President of the University: William A. Covino

Vice President for University Advancement: Robert Avalos

Mayor of Los Angeles: Karen Bass

Chair of the Academic Senate/ Bearer of Mace: Kris Bezdecny

Student Speaker: Ashley Briggs

Interim Vice President for Student Life: Grace Castillo

Interim Dean of Students: Danielle Chambers

2023-2024 ASI President: Yahir Flores

Provost and Executive Vice President: Jose A. Gomez

Associate Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies: Michelle Hawley

Interim Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer: Queen King

Associate Vice President, International Programs and Global Education, and Dean, College of Professional and Global Education: Harkmore Lee

Associate Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences: Alison McCurdy

Dean, College of Ethnic Studies: Julianne Malveaux

Superintendent-President, Long Beach City College: Mike Muñoz

Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Chioma Ndubuisi

Associate Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences: Robert Nissen

Honorary Degree Recipient: George L. Pla

Dean, University Library: Carlos Rodriguez

Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District: Francisco C. Rodriguez

Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences: René Vellanoweth

Associate Dean, College of Ethnic Studies: Miguel Zavala

National Anthem

Oh, say can you see,
By the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming.
And the rocket’s red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

University Hymn

All hail to thee, our alma mater dear!
We sing with faith and pride thy praises far and near.
We dedicate our lives to truth and peace and right,
To give the world the torch of freedom’s light.
Hail, All Hail!

Marian Crowell Bessette, ’49

Download Ceremony 6 Program

Program

PROCESSIONAL: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39, Composed by Sir Edward Elgar

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: René Vellanoweth, Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences

WELCOME: René Vellanoweth, Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS: William A. Covino, President

STUDENT SPEAKER: Cindy Nguyen, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude

BACCALAUREATE HONORS:Robert Nissen, Associate Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES: Michelle Hawley, Associate Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES: René Vellanoweth, Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES: René Vellanoweth, Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES: William A. Covino, President

CLOSING: René Vellanoweth, Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences

UNIVERSITY HYMN: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

RECESSIONAL: Graduation March Music, Aida, Grand March

Faculty Marshals

College Grand Marshal: Robert Weide, Faculty, Department of Sociology

Associate College Grand Marshal: Michael Hayes, Faculty, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Past Grand Marshal: Krishna Foster, Faculty, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

University Banner Carrier: Nancy McQueen, Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences

University Banner Carrier Escort: Heidi Riggio, Faculty, Department of Psychology

College Banner Carrier: Eric Wood, Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences

College Banner Carrier Escort: Corinne Bower, Faculty, Department of Psychology

Faculty Aligner/ Seater:

• Alma Olaguez, Faculty, Department of Psychology
• Yvette Szabo, Faculty, Department of Psychology

Hooders:

• Andres Aguilar, Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences
• Mitchell Eisen, Faculty, Department of Psychology
• Joel Ellwanger, Faculty, Department of Psychology
• Jennifer Garrison, Faculty, Department of Geoscience and Environment
• Silvia Heubach, Faculty, Department of Mathematics
• Daphne Der-Fen Liu, Faculty, Department of Mathematics
• Stephen Mulherin, Faculty, Department of Geoscience and Environment
• Paul Nerenberg, Faculty, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Members of the Stage Party

President of the University: William A. Covino

Vice President for University Advancement: Robert Avalos

Chair of the Academic Senate/ Bearer of Mace: Kris Bezdecny

Interim Vice President for Student Life: Grace Castillo

Interim Dean of Students: Danielle Chambers

2023-2024 ASI President: Yahir Flores

Associate Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies: Michelle Hawley

Interim Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer: Queen King

Associate Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences: Alison McCurdy

2022-2023 ASI President: Bryan Nguyen

Student Speaker: Cindy Nguyen

Associate Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences: Robert Nissen

Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences: René Vellanoweth

National Anthem

Oh, say can you see,
By the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming.
And the rocket’s red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

University Hymn

All hail to thee, our alma mater dear!
We sing with faith and pride thy praises far and near.
We dedicate our lives to truth and peace and right,
To give the world the torch of freedom’s light.
Hail, All Hail!

Marian Crowell Bessette, ’49

Download Ceremony 7 Program

Program

PROCESSIONAL: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39, Composed by Sir Edward Elgar

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Nancy Warter-Perez, Dean, College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology

WELCOME: Nancy Warter-Perez, Dean, College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS: William A. Covino, President

STUDENT SPEAKER: Maria Klariza Tan Madrazo, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

BACCALAUREATE HONORS: Mark R. Tufenkjian, Associate Dean, College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES: Jose A. Gomez, Provost and Executive Vice President

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES: Nancy Warter-Perez, Dean, College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES: Nancy Warter-Perez, Dean, College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES: William A. Covino, President

CLOSING: Nancy Warter-Perez, Dean, College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology

UNIVERSITY HYMN: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

RECESSIONAL: Graduation March Music, Aida, Grand March

Faculty Marshals

College Grand Marshal: Elaine Kang, Faculty, Department of Computer Science

Associate College Grand Marshal: David Blekhman, Faculty, Department of Technology

University Banner Carrier: Manveen Kaur, Faculty, Department of Computer Science

University Banner Carrier Escort:

• Ankit Gupta, Faculty, Department of Technology
• Curtis Wang, Faculty, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

College Banner Carrier: Corin Bowen, Faculty, Department of Civil Engineering

College Banner Carrier Escort:

• Maryam Nazari, Faculty, Department of Civil Engineering
• Deborah Won, Faculty, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Faculty Aligner/ Seater:

• Mauricio Castillo, Faculty, Department of Technology
• Tonatiuh Rodriguez-Nikl, Faculty, Department of Civil Engineering

Hooders:

• Zilong Ye, Faculty, Department of Computer Science
• Arezoo Khodayari, Faculty, Department of Civil Engineering

Members of the Stage Party

President of the University: William A. Covino

Vice President for University Advancement: Robert Avalos

Chair of the Academic Senate/ Bearer of Mace: Kris Bezdecny

Interim Vice President for Student Life: Grace Castillo

Interim Dean of Students: Danielle Chambers

2023-2024 ASI President: Yahir Flores

Provost and Executive Vice President: Jose A. Gomez

Interim Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer: Queen King

Student Speaker: Maria Klariza Tan Madrazo

Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Chioma Ndubuisi

Dean, University Library: Carlos Rodriguez

Associate Dean, College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology: Mark R. Tufenkjian

Dean, College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology: Nancy Warter-Perez

National Anthem

Oh, say can you see,
By the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming.
And the rocket’s red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

University Hymn

All hail to thee, our alma mater dear!
We sing with faith and pride thy praises far and near.
We dedicate our lives to truth and peace and right,
To give the world the torch of freedom’s light.
Hail, All Hail!

Marian Crowell Bessette, ’49

Download Ceremony 8 Program

Program

PROCESSIONAL: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39, Composed by Sir Edward Elgar

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Mitch J. Fryling, Dean, College of Education

WELCOME: Mitch J. Fryling, Dean, College of Education

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS: William A. Covino, President

STUDENT SPEAKER: Debra Duardo, Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools, Los Angeles County Office of Education

BACCALAUREATE HONORS: A.Dee Williams, Associate Dean, College of Education

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES: Jose A. Gomez, Provost and Executive Vice President

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES: Mitch J. Fryling, Dean, College of Education

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES: Mitch J. Fryling, Dean, College of Education

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES: Mitch J. Fryling, Dean, College of Education

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES: William A. Covino, President

CLOSING: Mitch J. Fryling, Dean, College of Education

UNIVERSITY HYMN: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

RECESSIONAL: Graduation March Music, Aida, Grand March

Faculty Marshals

College Grand Marshal: Sharon Ulanoff, Faculty, Division of Curriculum and Instruction

Associate College Grand Marshal: Emily Hernandez Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling 

University Banner Carrier: Theresa Meyerott, Faculty, Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education

University Banner Carrier Escort: Albert Jones, Faculty, Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education

College Banner Carrier: Bryan Thornton, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling

College Banner Carrier Escort: Michael Carter, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling

Faculty Aligner/ Seater:

• Ambika Raj, Faculty, Division of Curriculum and Instruction
• Jennifer Symon, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling
• Natalie Williams Awodeha, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling

Hooders:

• Karin Elliott Brown, Dean of Graduate Studies
• Michael Carter, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling
  
• Robin Dodds, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling
• Charles Flores, Faculty, Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education
• Oona Fontanella-Nothom, Faculty, Division of Curriculum and Instruction
• Veronica Gonzalez, Faculty, Division of Curriculum and Instruction
• Kezia Gopaul-Knights, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling
• Anthony Hernandez, Faculty, Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education
• Manisha Javeri, Faculty, Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education
• Cheryl Kamei-Hannan, Faculty, Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education
• Michele Mahr, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling
• Allison Mattheis, Faculty, Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education
• Brenda Naimy, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling
• Maria Oropeza-Fujimoto, Faculty, Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education
• Anna Osipova, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling
• Ambika Raj, Faculty, Division of Curriculum and Instruction
• Jennifer Symon, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling
• Bryan Thornton, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling
• Sharon Ulanoff, Faculty, Division of Curriculum and Instruction
• Michele Wallace, Faculty, Division of Special Education and Counseling
• A. Dee Williams, Associate Dean, College of Education

Members of the Stage Party

President of the University: William A. Covino

Vice President for University Advancement: Robert Avalos

Chair of the Academic Senate/ Bearer of Mace: Kris Bezdecny

Interim Vice President for Student Life: Grace Castillo

Interim Dean of Students: Danielle Chambers

Guest Speaker: Debra Duardo

2023-2024 ASI President: Yahir Flores

Dean, College of Education: Mitch J. Fryling

Provost and Executive Vice President: Jose A. Gomez

Interim Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer: Queen King

Associate Vice President, International Programs and Global Education, and Dean, College of Professional and Global Education: Harkmore Lee

Dean, University Library: Carlos Rodriguez

Associate Dean, College of Education: A.Dee Williams

National Anthem

Oh, say can you see,
By the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming.
And the rocket’s red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

University Hymn

All hail to thee, our alma mater dear!
We sing with faith and pride thy praises far and near.
We dedicate our lives to truth and peace and right,
To give the world the torch of freedom’s light.
Hail, All Hail!

Marian Crowell Bessette, ’49

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Program

PROCESSIONAL: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39, Composed by Sir Edward Elgar

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Tye Jackson, Dean, College of Business and Economics

WELCOME: Tye Jackson, Dean, College of Business and Economics

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS: William A. Covino, President

CONFERRAL OF HONORARY DOCTOR OF LETTERS TO GUILLERMO ZUÑIGA:

• Jack B. Clarke Jr., Vice Chair, CSU Board of Trustees
• William A. Covino, President

GUEST SPEAKER: Guillermo “Willie” Zuñiga, Emeritus President, Grifols Biologicals LLC

BACCALAUREATE HONORS: Ramon Castillo, Associate Dean, College of Business and Economics

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES: Jose A. Gomez, Provost and Executive Vice President

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES: Tye Jackson, Dean, College of Business and Economics

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES: Tye Jackson, Dean, College of Business and Economics

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES: William A. Covino, President

CLOSING: Tye Jackson, Dean, College of Business and Economics

UNIVERSITY HYMN: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

RECESSIONAL: Graduation March Music, Aida, Grand March

Faculty Marshals

College Grand Marshal: Pamella Howell, Faculty, Department of Information Systems

Associate College Grand Marshal: Jongwook Woo, Faculty, Department of Information Systems

College Past Grand Marshal: Nanda Ganesan, Faculty, Department of Information Systems

University Banner Carrier: Minyoung Noh, Faculty, Department of Accounting

University Banner Carrier Escort:

• Silvia Martin, Faculty, Department of Marketing
• Tara Petrin, Faculty, Department of Marketing

College Banner Carrier: Justin Munoz, Faculty, Department of Marketing

College Banner Carrier Escort:

• Chenyong Liu, Faculty, Department of Accounting
• Arun Aryal, Faculty, Department of Information Systems

Faculty Aligner/ Seater:

• Mauricio Castillo, Faculty, Department of Technology
• Tonatiuh Rodriguez-Nikl, Faculty, Department of Civil Engineering

Hooders:

• Freddy Lee, Faculty, Department of Marketing
• Shilpa Balan, Faculty, Department of Information Systems
• Yiting Cao, Faculty, Department of Accounting

Members of the Stage Party

President of the University: William A. Covino

Vice President for University Advancement: Robert Avalos

Chair of the Academic Senate/ Bearer of Mace: Kris Bezdecny

Interim Vice President for Student Life: Grace Castillo

Associate Dean, College of Business and Economics: Ramon Castillo

Interim Dean of Students: Danielle Chambers

Vice Chair, CSU Board of Trustees: Jack B. Clarke Jr.

2023-2024 ASI President: Yahir Flores

Provost and Executive Vice President: Jose A. Gomez

Dean, College of Business and Economics: Tye Jackson

Interim Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer: Queen King

Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Chioma Ndubuisi

Honorary Degree Recipient: Guillermo "Willie" Zuñiga]

National Anthem

Oh, say can you see,
By the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming.
And the rocket’s red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

University Hymn

All hail to thee, our alma mater dear!
We sing with faith and pride thy praises far and near.
We dedicate our lives to truth and peace and right,
To give the world the torch of freedom’s light.
Hail, All Hail!

Marian Crowell Bessette, ’49

Download Ceremony 10 Program

Program

PROCESSIONAL: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39, Composed by Sir Edward Elgar

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Tye Jackson, Dean, College of Business and Economics

WELCOME: Tye Jackson, Dean, College of Business and Economics

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS: William A. Covino, President

GUEST SPEAKER: Guillermo “Willie” Zuñiga, Emeritus President, Grifols Biologicals LLC

BACCALAUREATE HONORS: Ramon Castillo, Associate Dean, College of Business and Economics

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES: Jose A. Gomez, Provost and Executive Vice President

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES: Tye Jackson, Dean, College of Business and Economics

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES: Tye Jackson, Dean, College of Business and Economics

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES: William A. Covino, President

CLOSING: Tye Jackson, Dean, College of Business and Economics

UNIVERSITY HYMN: Performed by the Cal State LA Chamber Singers

RECESSIONAL: Graduation March Music, Aida, Grand March

Faculty Marshals

College Grand Marshal: Pamella Howell, Faculty, Department of Information Systems

Associate College Grand Marshal: Jongwook Woo, Faculty, Department of Information Systems

College Past Grand Marshal: Nanda Ganesan, Faculty, Department of Information Systems

University Banner Carrier: Bingbing Wang, Faculty, Department of Finance, Law, and Real Estate

University Banner Carrier Escort:

• Silvia Martin, Faculty, Department of Marketing
• Justin Munoz, Faculty, Department of Marketing

College Banner Carrier: Alexandru Roman, Faculty, Department of Management

College Banner Carrier Escort:

• Chenyong Liu, Faculty, Department of Accounting
• Arun Aryal, Faculty, Department of Information Systems

Hooders:

• Mabel Sanchez, Faculty, Department of Management
• Charleata Battle, Faculty, Department of Management
• Tara Petrin, Faculty, Department of Marketing

Members of the Stage Party

President of the University: William A. Covino

Vice President for University Advancement: Robert Avalos

Chair of the Academic Senate/ Bearer of Mace: Kris Bezdecny

Interim Vice President for Student Life: Grace Castillo

Associate Dean, College of Business and Economics: Ramon Castillo

Interim Dean of Students: Danielle Chambers

Vice Chair, CSU Board of Trustees: Jack B. Clarke Jr.

2023-2024 ASI President: Yahir Flores

Provost and Executive Vice President: Jose A. Gomez

Dean, College of Business and Economics: Tye Jackson

Interim Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer: Queen King

Dean, University Library: Carlos Rodriguez

Guest Speaker: Guillermo "Willie" Zuñiga]

National Anthem

Oh, say can you see,
By the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming.
And the rocket’s red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

University Hymn

All hail to thee, our alma mater dear!
We sing with faith and pride thy praises far and near.
We dedicate our lives to truth and peace and right,
To give the world the torch of freedom’s light.
Hail, All Hail!

Marian Crowell Bessette, ’49