Facts on Autumn 2018 Commencement
Facts on Autumn 2018 Commencement
The Ohio State University
Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018
2 p.m., Schottenstein Center
Number of degrees and certificates
Doctoral 221
Professional 5
Masters 416
Bachelors 2,324
Associates 493
Total 3,754
WELCOMING REMARKS: Javaune Adams-Gaston, senior vice president for student life.
PRESIDING OFFICER: President Michael V. Drake.
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER: Pat Tiberi, president and CEO, Ohio Business Roundtable and former congressman.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD: The Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Deborah A. Ballam, professor emerita who played a major role in the creation of The Women’s Place, and Valerie B. Lee, professor emerita and former vice provost and chief diversity officer.
NATIONAL ANTHEM and CARMEN OHIO: Nadia L. Marshall, graduate student, School of Music