University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - May 1946

Date
Saturday, May 25, 1946
Site
Auditorium
Speaker
Reverend Joseph Sittler, Assistant Professor of Theology, Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary (Commencement Address) "Knowledge As Criticism" Jack Finegan (Baccalaureate Address) "Is There a Plan for My Life?"
Events
  • Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, May 19 at 10:30 AM in the Auditorium.
  • Commencement dinner was held on Friday, May 24 at 6:00 PM in the Commons.
  • President's reception was held in President Price's home.
  • Commencement began on Saturday, May 25 at 4:00 PM.
Highlights
  • 18 degrees and diplomas were awarded in November, 1945.
  • 23 degrees and diplomas were awarded in February, 1946.
  • 170 degrees and diplomas were awarded in May, 1946.