University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - June 1913

Date
Sunday, June 8, 1913
Site
College Auditorium
Speaker
President Seerley (Baccalaureate); "The Great Commandment, presented by the Honorable Claude R. Porter of Centerville, Iowa
Events
  • Baccalaureate Service (taken from The College Eye, Series 2, Volume 8, Thursday, June 12, 1913).
    • Program.
    • The Long Meter Doxology.
    • Invocation, by Reverend D. W. Fahs.
    • "The Cross", by Harriet Ware and Mr. L. E. M. Welles
    • Scripture reading, Psalms 91, by Reverend E. B. Jones
    • Prayer, by Reverend O. H. Holmes.
    • Maunder's "Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem", performed by the College Choir
    • Baccalaureate address -- "Conditions and Prospects, Isaiah 35: 8-9, by President H. H. Seerley
    • Prayer, by Reverend J. M. Morris.
    • Chadwick's "Hark, Hark My Soul", performed by Mrs. Anna Gertrude Childs.
    • Benedictions", by Reverend J. E. Snowden.
Highlights
  • President Seerley's address during the baccalaureate service was published in pamphlet format.
  • "When Knighthood Was In Flower", the commencement play, was performed on Monday evening, June 9.
  • 252 students of the senior class received their certificates, diplomas, and degrees.