University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - June 1919

Date
Tuesday, June 3, 1919
Speaker
President Homer H. Seerley (Baccalaureate Address); Professor Frank W. Gunsaulus (Commencement Address); Major-General Leonard Wood (Commencement Address, Canceled)
Events
  • The Parade of the Women's Societies was held on Thursday, May 29, at 2:00 PM.
  • The Annual Student Concert was held on Thursday, May 29, at 8:00 PM.
  • Memorial Day Exercises were held on Friday, May 30 at 10:00 AM.
  • The commencement play, "Little Women", was performed on Saturday, May 31 at 8:00 PM.
  • The baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, June 1 at 4:00 PM.
  • The Alumni and Student Prayer Service was held on Sunday, June 1 at 7:00 PM.
  • The Alumni Breakfast was held on Monday, June 2 at 8:00 AM.
  • The Faculty Reception to Graduates, Alumni, and Citizens was held on Monday, June 2 at 8:00 PM.

Commencement Exercises began on Tuesday, June 3 at 10:00 AM.

  • Commencement address delivered by Professor Frank W. Gunsaulus.
Highlights
  • Major-General Leonard Wood was unable to appear as guest speaker for the 42nd Commencement Exercises, and was replaced by Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus of Chicago.