University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - June 1897

Date
Sunday, June 13, 1897
Speaker
President Seerley(Baccalaureate Address) and Henry Sabin (Commencement Address)
Events
  • Baccalaureate address was delivered Sunday, June 13 at 4:00 PM.
  • Class Day Exercises began Monday, June 14 at 9:30 AM.
  • Exhibition drills (Cadets, Battalion, Infantry, Artillery) were held Monday, June 14 at 3:00 PM.
  • The anniversary of the Literary Societies was held on Tuesday, June 15 at 9:30 AM.
  • The Alumni Association anniversary was held on Tuesday, June 15 at 2:00 PM.
  • The Annual Alumni Business Meeting was held on Tuesday, June 15 at 4:00 PM.
  • The Alumni Banquet was held on Tuesday, June 15 at 8:00 PM.
  • Commencement was held on Wednesday, June 16 at 9:30 AM.
Highlights
  • The weather on Commencement Day was favorable.