University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - May 1945

Date
Sunday, May 27, 1945
Site
Auditorium
Speaker
Reverend Vernon Parker Bodein, Ph.D., Director of Religious Activities, Iowa State Teachers College (Commencement Address) "For Whom the Bell Tolls" Reverend Charles Wesley Brashares, Bishop of The Des Moines Area Methodist Church (Baccalaureate Address
Events
  • The President's reception was held on Sunday, May 20 at 7:00 PM in President Price's home.
  • A commencement dinner party was held on Saturday, May 26 at 6:30 PM in the Commons.
  • The Cap and Gown breakfast was held on Sunday, May 27 at 8:00 AM in the Commons.
  • Baccalaureate services began on Sunday, May 27 at 10:30 AM in the Auditorium.
  • Commencement was held on Sunday, May 27 at 5:00 PM. 
Highlights
  • 24 degrees and diplomas were awarded in November, 1944.
  • 12 degrees and diplomas were awarded in February, 1945.
  • 239 degrees and diplomas were awarded in May, 1945.