University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - May 1922

Date
Tuesday, May 30, 1922
Site
Auditorium
Speaker
President Homer H. Seerley (Baccalaureate Address); Professor Joseph Fort Newton (Commencement Address)
Events
  • The Flower Parade was held on Friday, May 26 at 2:00 PM.
  • The commencement play, "Twelfth Night", was performed on Saturday, May 27 at 8:00 PM.
  • Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, May 28 at 4:00 PM.
  • The Alumni Tea was held on Sunday, May 28 at 5:00 PM.
  • The Alumni and Senior Class Prayer Service was held on Sunday, May 28, at 7:00 PM.
  • The Alumni Breakfast was held on Monday, May 29 at 8:00 AM.
  • The Faculty Reception was held on Monday, May 29 at 8:00 PM.

Commencement Day exercises were held on Tuesday, May 30.

  • The Formation of Procession of Faculty and Graduates began at 9:30 AM.
  • The commencement address was delivered by Professor Joseph Fort Newton of Brooklyn, N. Y. at 10:00 AM.
Highlights
  • The Class of 1887 were the guests of honor at this year's Alumni Breakfast.