University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - June 1924

Date
Tuesday, June 3, 1924
Site
Auditorium
Speaker
President Homer H. Seerley (Baccalaureate Address); Hon. Leslie M. Shaw, Governor of Iowa (Commencement Address)
Events
  • Parade of Literary Societies held on Friday, May 30 at 2:00 PM.
  • President's Address held on Saturday, May 31 at 9:30 AM.
  • Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, June 1 at 4:00 PM.
  • Alumni Tea held on Sunday, June 1, 5:00 PM at the President's House.
  • Alumni and Senior Prayer Service held on Sunday, June 1, 7:00 PM in the Auditorium.
  • Alumni Breakfast held on Monday, June 2, 8:00 AM in the Gymnasium
  • Old Grads' Parade held on Monday , June 2, 2:00 PM. 
  • Auto Rides for Reunion Classes at 3:00 PM on June 2.
  • Faculty Reception in Honor of the Class of 1924 held on Monday, June 2 at 8:00 PM.
  • Commencement Procession held on Tuesday, June 3 at 9:30 AM.
  • Commencement Address held on June 3 at 10:00 AM.
Highlights
  • Nine states were represented by the graduates. 
  • There was no commencement play held due to the director's poor health.