University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - August 1948

Date
Thursday, August 19, 1948
Site
Men's Gymnasium
Speaker
Joseph Sittler, Jr., Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary (Commencement Address) "Lessons from the Left" Rev. Alvin N. Rogness, Trinity Lutheran church (Baccalaureate Address)
Events
  • The commencement dinner party was held on Saturday, August 14 at 6:30 PM in the Commons.
  • A performance by the College Band was held on Saturday, August 14 following the dinner on the Commons Terrace.
  • Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, August 15 at 10:30 AM in the Auditorium.
  • Commencement began on Thursday, August 19 at 7:00 PM.
Highlights
  • 191 students received degrees and diplomas.