University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - June 1952

Date
Saturday, June 7, 1952
Site
The Stadium
Speaker
J. Martin Klotsche, President, Wisconsin State College (Commencement Address) "In Defense of Freedom" Rev. Rolland W. Schloerb, Hyde Park Baptist Church (Baccalaureate Address)
Events
  • Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, June 1 at 10:30 AM in the Men's Gymnasium.
  • Alumni reunion luncheon held Sunday, June 1 in the Commons.
  • The student-faculty family picnic began at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, June 4 at the college golf course.
  • A reception was held at President Maucker's home on the evening of Friday, June 6.
  • Commencement began on Saturday, June 7 at 9:00 AM.
Highlights
  • 50 degrees and diplomas were awarded in December, 1951.
  • 58 degrees and diplomas were awarded in March, 1952.
  • 470 degrees and diplomas were awarded in May, 1952.