University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - May 1933

Date
Monday, May 29, 1933
Site
Men's Gymnasium
Speaker
Dr. Charles H. Judd, Dean of School of Education at the University of Chicago (Commencement Address) Dr. Howland Hanson (Baccalaureate Address)
Events
  • Commencement was held on Monday, May 29 at 9:30 AM.
  • Reception for the graduates was held at President Latham's home on Sunday, May 21.
  • The tutor baseball team took on a team from Luther College on Wednesday, May 24.
  • The College Band performed on the library steps on Wednesday, May 24 in the afternoon.
  • The commencement play was performed on both Thursday and Friday evenings.
  • Commencement dinner was held in the Women's Gymnasium on Saturday, May 27.
  • A party for the graduates was held on Saturday, May 27 in the Men's Gymnasium following the commencement dinner.
  • Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, May 28, in the College Auditorium.
Highlights
  • "The Women Have Their Way" was chosen as the commencement play.
  • 372 students received degrees and diplomas.
  • Speaker Charles Judd urged graduates to preserve democratic education.