University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - May 1921

Date
Tuesday, May 31, 1921
Speaker
President Homer H. Seerley (Baccalaureate Address); Judge Harry Olsen of Chicago (Commencement Address)
Events
  • The Parade of the Women's and Men's Literary Societies was held on Friday, May 27 at 2:00 PM.
  • The commencement play, "Iphigenia in Aulis" was held on Saturday, May 28 at 8:00 PM in the Auditorium.
  • The baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, May 29 at 4:00 PM.
  • The Alumni and Senior Class Prayer Service was held on Sunday, May 29 at 7:00 PM.
  • The Alumni Breakfast was held on Monday, May 30 at 8:00 PM.
  • The Faculty Reception was held on Monday, May 30 at 8:00 PM.

Commencement exercises were held on Tuesday, May 31.

  • The Formation of Procession of Faculty and Graduates began at 9:30 AM.
  • The commencement address was delivered by Judge Harry Olsen, Chief Justice of the Municipal Court of Chicago,  at 10:00 AM.
Highlights
  • The Classes of 1881, 1886, 1891, 1896, 1901, 1906, 1911, and 1916 celebrated their reunions this year.