Facts on Summer 2017 Commencement
Facts on Summer 2017 Commencement
The Ohio State University
Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017
2 p.m., Jerome Schottenstein Center
Number of degrees and certificates
Doctoral 277
Professional 19
Masters 400
Bachelors 735
Associates 105
Certificates 2
Total: 1,538
PRESIDING OFFICER: President Michael V. Drake
WELCOMING REMARKS: Javaune Adams-Gaston, senior vice president for student life
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER: Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS: The Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Archie Griffin, former president and CEO of The Ohio State University Alumni Association and the nation’s only two-time Heisman Trophy winner.
NATIONAL ANTHEM and CARMEN OHIO: Matthew J. Zatko, undergraduate student, School of Music