COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES, May 11, 2019, 10 a.m.
Presiding Officer
M. Duane Nellis, Ph.D.
President, Ohio University
Prelude and Processional
The National Anthem
Convening the Commencement
David R. Scholl, Ph.D.
Chair, Ohio University Board of Trustees
Presentation of Military Graduates
Todd Fredricks, D.O. (’93)
Faculty Advisor, Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons,
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Welcome
President Nellis
Executive Dean’s Remarks
Kenneth H. Johnson, D.O.
Chief Medical Affairs Officer, Ohio University, and Executive Dean,
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dean’s Remarks
Isaac J. Kirstein, D.O.
Dean,
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cleveland
Greetings to Classmates and Guests
Nicole J. Zell, J.D.
Class of 2019 President,
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cleveland
Commencement Address
Tom Mihaljevic, M.D.
CEO and President, Cleveland Clinic
Presentation of the Class of 2019
Chaden Djalali, Ph.D.
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
Jill Harman, M.Ed.
Senior Director, Admissions and Recruitment,
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathic Oath
Jennifer L. Gwilym, D.O. (’03)
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 17).
Adjournment of the Commencement
Eileen Sheil, M.P.A.
Member, Ohio University Board of Trustees
Recessional
Honor Guard: Ensign Alexander Hoerig (Navy), Second Lieutenant Alexander Merk (Army),
Second Lieutenant Emily Nelson (Army) and Second Lieutenant Zachary Wills (Air Force)
Interpreting services by Deaf Service Center
“National Anthem” and “Alma Mater, Ohio” by Hannah Roberts
A reception will be held immediately after the ceremony at the Baker University Center.
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