Commencement Program
University Marshal
Erich Marchand, '94, '96
Master of Ceremonies
Jeffrey Thompson, Executive Vice President and Provost
Processional
"The Earl of Oxford's March" - William Byrd
"Intrada No. 7" - Melchoir Franke
"Processional for Brass" - Paul Koepke
University of Nevada, Reno Symphony Brass, Jason Altieri, Conductor
National anthem
Wolf Pack Quartet, Brittney May, '17, Director
Indigenous blessings
Melba Rakow, Wašiw Elder (Thursday)
Stanley Hooper, Newe Elder (Friday)
Reynelda James, Numu Elder (Saturday)
Welcome
Brian Sandoval ‘86, President
Greetings from Nevada State Senator
Jacky Rosen, Senator
Greetings from the Board of Regents
Joseph Arrascada, '93, '00, Vice Chair
Student remarks
Dionne Standfill, '23, President of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada
Matthew Hawn, '15, '19, President of the Graduate Studet Association
Special presentations
University of Nevada, Reno Herz Gold Medal for Outstanding Scholarship (Friday afternoon)
Board of Regents’ Distinguished Nevadan Citation (Friday afternoon)
Honorary Doctorates (Friday afternoon)
Presentation of graduates and conferring of degrees
Brian Sandoval ‘86, President
Jeffrey Thompson, Executive Vice President and Provost
Alumni remarks to 2023 graduates
Shenea Strader, '05, '07, Nevada Alumni Council President
Alma Mater
Wolf Pack Quartet, Paul Torkelson, Director
University of Nevada, Reno Symphony Brass
Recessional
Nevada Fight Song "Hail to Our Sturdy Men"
"Triumphal March" from Aida - Giusseppe Verdi
"Trumpet Voluntary" - Henry Purcell
University of Nevada, Reno Symphony Brass
