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The Ohio State University 339th Commencement Winter 1997 March 21, 1997-9:00 a.m. St. John Arena Presiding Officer E. Gordon Gee President Prelude-8:30 to 9:00 a.m. The Commencement Ensemble Gary J. Lewis, Conductor Welcome Richard A. Hollingsworth Special Assistant to the President Fanfare Processional Invocation Larry VandeCreek Chaplain University Hospitals Pastoral Care National Anthem Graduates and guests led by Loretta G. Robinson Assistant Professor, School of Music Commencement Address Kathryn D. Sullivan President and Chief executive Officer Center of Science and Industry Conferring of Honorary Degrees Recipients presented by Alex Shumate Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Ada E. Deer Doctor of Humanities Daniel E. Koshland, Jr. Doctor of Science Clifton R. Wharton, Jr. Doctor of Humane Letters Conferring of Distinguished Service Awards Recipients presented by Alex Shumate Wilbur A. Gould Susan J. Insley Conferring of Degrees in Course Colleges presented by Richard Sisson Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Alma Mater-Carmen Ohio Graduates and guests led by Loretta G. Robinson Oh! come let's sing Ohio's praise, And songs to Alma Mater raise; While our hearts rebounding thrill, With joy which death alone can still. Summer's heat or Winter's cold, The seasons pass, the years will roll; Time and change will surely show How firm thy friendship-Ohio. Awarding of Diplomas Recessional President Gee looks forward to personally congratulating you and your graduate immediately following the ceremony in French Field House. Excerpts from the commencement ceremony will be broadcast on WOSU-TV, Channel 34, at 5:30 p.m. today.