COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES, May 12, 2018, 10 a.m.
Presiding Officer
M. Duane Nellis, Ph.D.
President, Ohio University
Prelude and Processional
The National Anthem
Convening the Commencement
Presentation of Military Graduates
David R. Scholl, Ph.D.
Vice Chair, Ohio University Board of Trustees
Todd Fredricks, D.O. (’93)
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Welcome
President Nellis
Executive Dean’s Remarks
Dean’s Remarks
Kenneth H. Johnson, D.O.
Chief Medical Affairs Officer, Ohio University, and Executive Dean,
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
William J. Burke, D.O. (’88)
Dean,
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Dublin
Greetings to Classmates and Guests
Brandon M. Arehart
Class of 2018 President,
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Dublin
Commencement Address Richard A. Vincent, M.B.A.
Chief Executive Emeritus
Osteopathic Heritage Foundations
Presentation of the Class of 2018
Elizabeth Sayrs, Ph.D.
Interim Executive Vice President and Provost,
Ohio University
Conferral of Degrees
President Nellis
Announcing Graduates and Mentors
John D. Schriner, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Admissions and Student Affairs,
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathic Oath
Timothy D. Law Sr., D.O. (’94), M.B.A.
President, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic
Medicine Society of Alumni and Friends Board of Directors
“Alma Mater, Ohio”
The audience is requested to rise for the singing of
“Alma Mater, Ohio” (page 14).
Adjournment of the Commencement
Dr. Scholl
Recessional
Honor Guard: Ensign Snow Adler (Navy), Second Lieutenant Ian Del Valle (Air Force),
Ensign Tyler Gerwig (Navy) and Second Lieutenant Aaron Stover (Air Force)
Interpreting services by Heather Hicks
“National Anthem” and “Alma Mater, Ohio” by Michaela Jones
A reception will be held immediately after the ceremony at the Baker University Center.
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