University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - August 1933

Date
Thursday, August 24, 1933
Site
Outdoors, South Campus
Speaker
Honorable Fred C. Gilchrist, Member of Congress (Commencement Address)
Events
  • Commencement was held on Thursday, August 24 at 7:00 PM.
  • Reception for graduates at President Latham's home was hosted on Sunday, August 20.
  • Commencement dinner was held in the Women's Gymnasium on Wednesday, August 23 at 6:00 PM.
Highlights
  • A new public address system was purchased for outdoor events.
  • Fred C. Glichrist, the son of the first president of the Teachers College, served as commencement speaker.
  • 188 students received degrees and diplomas.