University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - May 1944

Date
Sunday, May 21, 1944
Site
Auditorium
Speaker
Reverend Liston Pope, Ph.D., Professor of Social Ethics, The Divinity School, Yale University (Commencement Address) "Some to be Teachers" Chaplain John Dunster Kettelle (Baccalaureate Address)
Events
  • A formal dance was held on Saturday, May 13 at 8:30 PM in the Commons
  • The president's reception was held on Sunday, May 14 at 7:00 PM at President Price's home.
  • Commencement dinner was held on Saturday, May 20 at 6:30 PM in the Commons.
  • Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, May 21 at 10:30 AM in the Auditorium.
  • Commencement was held on Sunday, May 21 at 5:00 PM.
Highlights
  • 11 degrees and diplomas were awarded in November, 1943.
  • 25 degrees and diplomas were awarded in February, 1944.
  • 132 degrees and diplomas were awarded in May, 1944.