Order of Events


University of Alaska Fairbanks Commencement Exercises: May 3, 2025
Joe Alloway, Adjunct Professor, College of Liberal Arts, will read graduates’ names as they cross the stage

Student Marshal

Kyle Banning, Class of 2025

Processional

ÐÔÓûÉç Wind Ensemble (Jay Million, Director)

Performance

Iñu-Yupiaq Dance Group

National Anthem

Edward D. Brown, music education major

Welcome

Daniel M. White, Chancellor, ÐÔÓûÉç

Recognition of Honorary Degrees, Meritorious Service Awards and Emeriti

Chancellor White
Honorary degrees recognize people of extraordinary accomplishment. Service awards express our appreciation for
the university’s most dedicated advocates. Emeritus status conveys our gratitude for distinguished work at ÐÔÓûÉç.

ROTC Ceremonial Commissioning

Brigadier General Thomas Burke, 11th Airborne Division

Introduction of Class Speaker

Owen Guthrie, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, ÐÔÓûÉç

Class Speaker

Kyle Banning, Class of 2025

Alternate Class Speaker

Darya Kholodova, Class of 2025

Conferring of Degrees

Dennis Michel, Karen Perdue and Ralph Seekins, Board of Regents, UA; President Pitney; Chancellor White; Anupma Prakash, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, ÐÔÓûÉç; and Emeline Jones, Interim Director, Graduate School, ÐÔÓûÉç

Presenting the Class of 2025

Graduates of ÐÔÓûÉç

Alumni Association Representative

Felicia Burud, Class of 2016, 2019

"Alaska Flag Song"

Edward D. Brown, music education major

Recessional

ÐÔÓûÉç Percussion Group (Sean Dowgray, Director)

Outdoor Celebration

ÐÔÓûÉç Steel Pan Ensemble
Cold Steel Pan Orchestra

Exiting Information

Audience members are kindly requested to remain in their seats until the graduates have completed the recessional. Those seated on the second and third levels may exit the building through the second-floor doors.

American Sign Language Interpreters

Lisa Kemble, E.I.P.A. Ed:K-12
Hiatt Rydalch, Student Accommodations Manager, ÐÔÓûÉç

Assistance for the Hearing Impaired

There is a limited number of personal hearing devices; go
to any information table to obtain one.

Photography

Photos of individual graduates will be available through Grad Images, www.gradimages.com, 800-261-2576.

Safety Information

Exits are located on both levels of the building. Please take a moment to locate the two exits nearest your seat. In an emergency, information and directions will be announced. Please remain calm and follow all instructions. In compliance with the Fairbanks fire marshal’s office, the aisles, walkways and doorways must remain clear at all times.

Standard Flags

The colors of the flags on stage represent each of the university’s colleges and schools

Degree Confirmation

Confirmation of degrees and honors for the May 2025 degree candidates whose names are listed in this program will be made when final grades are received. Information presented in this program is accurate as of 1 p.m. April 16, 2025. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.