Do Something Great • June 09, 2008
"Pomp and Circumstance"
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Facts on Spring Commencement 2008:
The Ohio State University
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Ohio Stadium
Degrees and Certificates:
Doctoral: 208
Master's: 1,348
Professional: 811
Bachelor's: 5,418
Associate: 72
Certificates: 7
Total: 7,864
Presiding Officer:
E. Gordon Gee, President of The Ohio State University
Welcome Remarks:
Richard A. Hollingsworth, Vice President for Student Affairs
Commencement Address:
Brian Williams, Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News
Honorary Degrees:
Honorary doctorates were presented to Brien A. Holden, an internationally renowned leader in eye and vision science, and commencement speaker Brian Williams, anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News.
Distinguished Service Awards:
The Distinguished Service Award was presented to two dedicated Ohio State alumni: Edward Cooperman, chair of Edmarc Investments, and Barbie Tootle, president of Left Field Consulting.
National Anthem and Alma Mater:
Robert Bux, class of 2008
(Text/Images: University Marketing Communications.)
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