University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - June 1941

Date
Monday, June 2, 1941
Site
O.R. Latham Field
Speaker
Professor Alonzo Franklin Myers, New York University, (Commencement Address) "The Fundamental Assumptions of a Democratic Society"
Events
  • Commencement was held on Monday, June 2 at 10:00 AM.
  • Senior prom was held in the Commons on Friday, May 23.
  • The Teachers College baseball team played Western State Teachers College on Friday, May 30.
  • The Commencement College Band concert was held on Friday, May 30 in the Auditorium.
  • Commencement dinner was held in the Commons on Saturday, May 31 at 6:30 PM.
  • Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, June 1 at 10:30 AM.
  • Lantern processional for senior women held on Sunday, June 1 at 8:30 PM at the Campanile.
  • The Cap and Gown Breakfast was held in the Commons on Monday, June 2 at 7:30 AM.
Highlights
  • 31 degrees and diplomas received in November, 1940.
  • 28 degrees and diplomas received in March, 1941.
  • 214 degrees and diplomas received in May, 1941.