Graduate College Convocation | Class of 2025
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Order of Exercises

Processional

Welcome

Louis F. Rossi, Dean of the Graduate College and
Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Education

National Anthem

Performed by Bri Keller, MM Candidate in Music Education, University of Delaware

Moment of silence, veterans recognition

Word from the Dean

Louis F. Rossi, Dean of the Graduate College and
Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Education

Keynote Speaker

Faculty recommends Class of 2025
for their degrees and recognition of students

Water Science and Policy
Gerald J. Kauffman, Associate Professor and Interim Director of the Water Science and Policy Graduate Program
Data Science
Tobin Driscoll, UNIDEL Professor and Director of the MS in Data Science Program
Microbiology
Clara Chan, Professor and Director of the Microbiology Graduate Program
Interdisciplinary Neuroscience
Ho Ming Chow, Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Graduate Program
Education and Social Policy
Laura Desimone, Professor and Director of the Education and Social Policy Graduate Program
Interdisciplinary Evaluation Sciences
Sue Giancola, Director of the Interdisciplinary Evaluation Sciences Graduate Program
Quantum Science and Engineering
Matthew Doty, Professor and Director of the Quantum Science and Engineering Graduate Program

Closing Remarks

Louis F. Rossi, Dean of the Graduate College and
Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Education

Alma Mater

Performed by Bridgett Baker, MM Candidate in Music Education, University of Delaware

Degree Candidates

  • * Cum Laude candidate
  • ‡ Summa Cum Laude candidate
  • † Magna Cum Laude candidate
  • § Degree with Distinction candidate
  • ∞ Community Engagement Scholar
  • ⌂ U.S. Military – Active Duty, Reserve or Veteran

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