University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - June 1906

Date
Monday, June 18, 1906
Speaker
President Seerley (Baccalaureate Address) and Superintendent John F. Riggs (Commencement Address)
Events
  • The Concert Band performed on Friday, June 8 at 1:30 PM.
  • The anniversary of the Ladies' Literary Societies, and annual parade on campus were held on Friday, June 8 at 2:15 PM.
  • The anniversary of the Men's Literary Societies was celebrated on Saturday, June 9th at 8:00 PM.
  • The baseball game took place on Saturday, June 9th at 2:30 PM.
  • Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, June 10 at 4:00 PM.
  • The Annual Alumni Prayer Service was held on Sunday, June 10 at 6:30 PM.
  • The Orchestral and Band Concert was held on Monday, June 11 at 10:00 AM.
  • A demonstration of the work of the physical training department was given on Monday, June 11 at 2:00 PM.
  • Class Day exercises began on Monday, June 11 at 8:00 PM.
  • The Alumni Literary Program was held on Tuesday, June 12 at 9:30 AM.
  • The Alumni Business Meeting took place on Tuesday, June 12 at 11:00 AM.
  • Alumni Luncheon and social meeting held Tuesday, June 12 at 12:30 AM.
  • The Grand Concert by the musical societies in honor of alumni and guests was performed on Tuesday, June 12 at 8:00 PM.
  • Commencement exercises were held on Wednesday, June 13 at 9:30 AM.
Highlights
  • "Richelieu" was chosen as the commencement play.