Graduate Order of Ceremonies
Graduate ceremony begins at 2:45 p.m.
Processional
Grand Marshals
- Joseph Reimer, GSAS MA’70
- Thomas M. Shapiro
Marshal of the President’s Councilors and Fellows of the University
- Patsy Fisher
Marshals of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Wendy Cadge
- Runqiu Jin, GSAS PhD’23
Marshals of the Heller School for Social Policy and Management
- Maria Madison
- Yaminette Diaz Linhart, Heller PhD’23
Marshals of the Brandeis International Business School
- Kathryn Graddy
- Marta Martínez Fernández, IBS MBA’23
Marshals of the Rabb School of Continuing Studies
- Lynne Rosansky
- Lauren Roiann Daniella Fox, Rabb MS’23
Marshals of the Faculty
- Carol Fierke, GSAS PhD’84
- Jody Hoffer Gittell
Marshal of the Class of 2023
- Dorothy Hodgson
Marshals of the Trustees
- Hannah Peters
- Stephen Rodriguez
Marshals of the President’s Party
- LeManuel Lee Bitsóí
- Andrea Dine
- Dan Kim
- Stewart Uretsky
Opening of the Exercises
- Robert E. Walsh
Associate Professor of the Practice of Theater Arts
Invocation
- Karl LaClair
Christian Chaplain
The National Anthem
- Shirah Malka Cohen, GSAS PhD’23
Recognitions
- Robert E. Walsh
Associate Professor of the Practice of Theater Arts
Welcome
- Lisa R. Kranc ’75
Chair, Board of Trustees
Remarks
- Ronald D. Liebowitz
President of the University
Honorary Degrees
- Carol Fierke, GSAS PhD’84
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Commencement Address
- Annette Gordon-Reed, H’23
Conferring of Degrees
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Education
- Master of Fine Arts
- Master of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
Heller School for Social Policy and Management
- Master of Arts
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Public Policy
- Master of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
Graduate Student Address
- Emiliano Gutierrez-Popoca, GSAS PhD’23
Induction of Alumni
- Lewis H. Brooks ’80, P’16
President, Brandeis University Alumni Association
Brandeis Alma Mater
- Brandeis Chamber Choir
Benediction
- Rabbi Stephanie Max
Affiliate Chaplain and Associate Director, Hillel