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Facts on Spring Commencement 2007:

The Ohio State University

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Ohio Stadium

Associate: 96

Bachelor's: 5,439

Master's: 1,365

Doctoral: 190

Professional: 817

Certificates: 9

Total: 7,916

Presiding Officer:

Karen A. Holbrook, President of The Ohio State University

Welcome Remarks:

Richard A. Hollingsworth, Vice President for Student Affairs

Commencement Address:

Bill Clinton, former United States president
Read a transcript of the commencement address (PDF)

Honorary Degrees:

Honorary doctorates will be presented to Gerald D. Buckberg, medical researcher and cardiac surgeon; Jean-Pierre G. Changeux, a pioneer in the field of modern neurobiology; former U.S. President Bill Clinton, who will deliver the commencement address; Karen A. Holbrook, retiring president of The Ohio State University; and Gilberto Gil Moreira, a Grammy award-winning world musician and Brazil’s Minister of Culture.

Distinguished Service Awards:

The Distinguished Service Award will be presented to James F. Patterson, former university trustee and fifth generation fruit farmer in Geauga County, and Paul E. Young, Jr., professor emeritus of architecture at The Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture.

Invocation:

Dana Schroeder, director of Pastoral Care, University Hospitals

National Anthem and Alma Mater:

Jodi Burns, class of 2007

(Text/Images: University Marketing Communications.)

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