Spring 2024
Commencement Program
– May 5, 2024 –
12pm Afternoon and 4pm Evening
Congratulations to the Valencia College Graduating Class
Special Message for our Graduates
Commencement Agenda
Afternoon Ceremony begins at 12pm EST
Evening Ceremony begins at 4pm EST
| Section | Presenter |
|---|---|
|
The Processional, Platform Party and Faculty Pomp and Circumstance |
Elgar |
| Welcome | Dr. Kathleen Plinske President |
| Commendation from District Board of Trustees | Ms. Beth Smith Chair, District Board of Trustees |
| Introduction of Platform Party | Dr. Isis Artze-Vega Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs |
| Recognition of Faculty and Staff | Dr. Isis Artze-Vega Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs |
| Recognition of Honors Graduates | Dr. Isis Artze-Vega Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs |
| Recognition of Bachelors Gradutes | Dr. Jennifer Lawhon President, Collegewide Faculty Association |
| Recognition of Distinguished Graduate and Alumni Welcome | Ms. Maritza Martinez-Guerrero ’99 Board Member, Valencia College Foundation |
| Commencement Address | Ms. Nyauni Crowelle Spring l 2024 Distinguished Graduate |
| Presentation of Graduates | Dr. Kathleen Plinske President |
|
Conferring of Degrees |
Dr. Kathleen Plinske Ms. Beth Smith, Chair Mr. Michael A. Sasso Vice Chair Mr. John Davis, Trustee Mr. Angel de la Portilla, Trustee Ms. Daisy Lopez-Cid, Trustee Mr. John Martinez, Trustee Ms. Tracey Stockwell, Trustee Dr. Jennifer Lawhon, President, Collegewide Faculty Association |
| Closing Remarks | Dr. Lesley Frederick Vice President, Student Affairs |
| The Recessional | Spring 2024 Graduates |
| The audience is requested to remain seated until the graduate and faculty recessional has left the arena. | |