"Pomp and Circumstance"

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Facts on Spring Commencement 2008:

The Ohio State University

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Ohio Stadium

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.)