Polytechnic Institute of New York University
156th Commencement Ceremony
Monday, May 23, 2011, 10:00am
Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City
Order of Exercises
- Processional
- “Pomp and Circumstance”
- Convening of the 156Th Commencement
- Dr. Dianne Rekow
Provost
- National Anthem
- “The Star Spangled Banner”
- Welcome Remarks
- Mr. Ralph Alexander ’77 ’78
Chair, Board of Trustees
- Greetings on Behalf of Nyu-Poly
- The Honorable Jerry MacArthur Hultin
President
- Greetings On Behalf of New York University
- Dr. David McLaughlin
Provost
- Congratulatory Remarks
- Congressman Anthony Weiner (D – Ny, 9Th District)
- Presentation of The Distinguished Alumni Award And Outstanding Graduate Award
- Ms. Christine Ianuzzi ’87 ’94
President, Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association
- Introduction of The Valedictorian
- Dr. Bruce Garetz
Department Head, Chemical And Biological Sciences
- Valedictory Address
- Sean Mahase, BS Biomolecular Science
- Presentation of The Distinguished Teacher Award
- Citation Presented by Dr. Deane Yang,
Speaker of The Faculty Assisted by Dr. Dianne Rekow, Provost
- Distinguished Teacher Address
- Dr. Michael Knox
Industry Associate Professor Department of Electrical And Computer Engineering
- Conferral of Honorary Degree And Commencement Address
- Presented by The Honorable Jerry Macarthur Hultin, President
Assisted by Dr. Dianne Rekow, Provost
- Doctor of Engineering, Honoris Causa
- Dr. Steven Chu
United States Secretary of Energy
- Video Presentation: Class of 2011
- Presentation of Doctoral Candidates
- Dr. Kurt Becker
Associate Provost of Research And Phd Programs
- Presentation of Bachelor’s Candidates
- Dr. Iraj Kalkhoran
Associate Provost of Undergraduate Academics
- Presentation of Master’s Candidates
- Dr. Walter Zurawsky
Associate Provost of Graduate Academics
- Conferral of Degrees
- The Honorable Jerry Macarthur Hultin
President
- Closing of The 156Th Commencement
- Dr. Dianne Rekow
Provost
- Alma Mater
- Recessional