University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - May 1942

Date
Sunday, May 31, 1942
Site
Men's Gymnasium
Speaker
Floyd E. Page, Member of Commission on Iowa School Code Revision (Commencement Address) "The Keystone of the Republic" Reverend Stoddard Lane (Baccalaureate Address)
Events
  • Women's League hosted a tea on Wednesday, April 19, showcasing appropriate clothing for graduation.
  • Senior Prom was held on Friday, May 22 at 9:15 PM in the Commons.
  • The Cap and Gown breakfast began on Sunday, May 24 in the Commons at 8 AM.
  • Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, May 24 at 10:30 AM.
  • Reception at President Price's home was held on Sunday, May 24 at 7 PM.
  • The Commencement Band Concert was performed on Friday, May 29 at 7:30 PM.
  • Commencement dinner party began on Saturday, May 30 at 6:30 PM in the Commons.
  • Alumni Chapel was held on Sunday, May 31 at 10:30 AM.
  • Alumni Dinner was held on Sunday, May 31 at noon in the Commons.
  • Alumni reunions were celebrated on Sunday, May 31 from 2 to 4 PM.
  • Commencement began on Sunday, May 31 at 5 PM.
Highlights
  • 17 degrees and diplomas were awarded in November, 1941.
  • 31 degrees and diplomas were awarded in March, 1942.
  • 264 degrees and diplomas were awarded in May, 1942.