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UNM Graduation Events

Order of the ceremony

Processional

  • Pomp and Circumstance (Edward Elgar)

National Anthem

  • Margot Friedli, Candidate for Master of Music in Vocal Performance
  • Ana Elisa Portes Lima, Candidate for Master of Music in Vocal Performance

Presentation of Colors by the UNM Color Guard

  • Cadet Bernadette Deremiah
  • Cadet Jordan Hernadez
  • Cadet Hans Ramos
  • Cadet Angel Rey
  • Cadet Casandra Vasquez

Welcome

  • Garnett S. Stokes, President, The University of New Mexico

Board of Regents’ Greeting

  • Robert L. Schwartz, Member, Board of Regents, The University of New Mexico

ASUNM Greeting

  • Mia Amin, President, Associated Students of The University of New Mexico

GPSA Greeting

  • Nikhileswara Reddy Naguru, President, Graduate and Professional Student Association

Keynote

  • Melanie Kenderdine, Principal of the Energy Futures Initiative

Recognition of the Tom L. Popejoy Dissertation Prize

  • Garnett S. Stokes, President, The University of New Mexico

Recognition of Graduates with Honors and Distinction

  • Garnett S. Stokes, President, The University of New Mexico

Remarks from Alumni Association

  • Chad Cooper, President, Alumni Association

Conferring of Degrees in Course

  • Recognition of Doctoral Candidates
  • Recognition of Master's Degree Candidates
  • Recognition of Undergraduate Degree Candidates

Tassel Ceremony

  • Garnett S. Stokes, President, The University of New Mexico

Alma Mater

  • Margot Friedli, Candidate for Master of Music in Vocal Performance
  • Ana Elisa Portes Lima, Candidate for Master of Music in Vocal Performance

Recessional

  • Mariachi Tenampa