University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - June 1931

Date
Monday, June 1, 1931
Site
Men's Gymnasium
Speaker
President O. R. Latham (Commencement Address) "Heirs and Pathfinders", Dr. Hary Morehouse Gage, President of Coe College, (Baccalaureate Address)
Events
  • The band concert was held Wednesday, May 27 in the evening.
  • The commencement play was presented on May 28 and 29.
  • Baseball games against the University of Minnesota and Western State Teachers College of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
  • Dinner was held on Saturday, May 30 at 5:00 PM.
  • The commencement party was held on Saturday, May 30 at 8:30 PM in the Men's Gymnasium.
  • Baccalaureate services were held at 10:30 AM on Sunday, May 31.
  • An alumni dinner was held in honor of the Class of 1906 on Sunday, May 31 at noon.
  • Reception for graduates was held on Sunday, May 31 at the President's house at 3:00 PM.
  • Commencement was held on Monday, June 1 at 9:30 AM.
Highlights
  • "The Enchanted April" was chosen as the commencement play.
  • 487 students received degrees and diplomas in the fifty-fifth annual commencement exercises.