University of Northern Iowa

Commencement - May 1947

Date
Tuesday, May 27, 1947
Site
Auditorium
Speaker
Carl F. Robinson, Ph.D., Northwestern University (Commencement Address) "Educators in the Spotlight" Dr. D Elton Trueblood (Baccalaureate Address) "A New Pattern of Living"
Events
  • The President's reception was held on Sunday, May 18 at 7:00 PM in President Price's home.
  • The commencement dinner party was held on Friday, May 23 at 6:30 PM in the Commons.
  • Baccalaureate services began on Sunday, May 25 at 10:30 AM.
  • Commencement was held on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:30 PM.
Highlights
  • 37 degrees and diplomas were awarded in November, 1946.
  • 31 degrees and diplomas were awarded in March, 1947.
  • 186 degrees and diplomas were awarded in May, 1947.