University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - June 1911

Date
Tuesday, June 6, 1911
Site
Auditorium
Speaker
H. H. Seerley (Baccalaureate); Reverend J. Percival Huget (Commencement Address)
Events
  • The Alumni reception and banquet was held on Thursday, June 1, at 6:30 PM in the Gymnasium.
  • The anniversaries of the Women's Literary Societies were held on Friday, June 2, at 2:00 PM.
  • The faculty reception for the Class of 1911 was held on Friday, June 2, at 8:00 PM in the Gymnasium.
  • The anniversaries of the Men's Literary Societies were held on Saturday, June 3, at 8:00 PM.
  • The baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, June 4, at 4:00 PM.
  • The Alumni and Student Prayer Service was held on Sunday, June 4, at 7:00 PM.
  • The recital of the piano, voice, and violin departments was held on Monday, June 4 at 9:00 AM.
  • The alumni reception on campus was held on Monday, June 5, at 2:00 PM.
  • The commencement play, "The School for Scandal" was performed on Monday, June 5, at 8:00 PM.
  • Commencement exercises began on Tuesday, June 6, at 9:00 AM.
  • The Alumni Business Meeting was held on Tuesday, June 6, at 11:00 AM in the Auditorium.
  • The Alumni Luncheon was held on Tuesday, June 6, at 12:30 PM.
Highlights

Student orations were cut in favor of an appearance by guest speaker Reverend J. Percival Huget of Detroit, Michigan.