The College of New Jersey 2019 Commencement
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Friday, May 24, 2019
Main Ceremony begins at 3 p.m. on Thursday in Lions Stadium
Thursday will consist of two sessions of Departmental Ceremonies, and the Main Ceremony in Lions Stadium. Information and a full schedule can be found on the TCNJ Commencement page. On Friday there will be three sessions of Departmental Ceremonies. In the event of severe weather, this schedule will be slightly modified. For information on the Severe Weather scenario please visit the severe weather tab of the TCNJ Commencement page.
The main ceremony in Lions Stadium is an outdoor event featuring a full academic processional, remarks by President Kathryn A. Foster, the commencement faculty speaker chosen by the senior class, and the conferral of degrees. The ceremony lasts about one hour. Graduates’ names are not announced at the main ceremony. Names are announced at the graduate’s departmental or school ceremony.
This year’s commencement will be the first for Foster who was named TCNJ’s 16th President on March 27, 2018.
Number of Graduates
Total: 2,067 (1,761 undergraduate/306 graduate)
Cum Laude (3.60-3.74 GPA): 229
Magna Cum Laude (3.75-3.89 GPA): 230
Summa Cum Laude (3.90-4.00 GPA): 112
Call to Order
Susanne Svizeny
Chair, Board of Trustees, Class of 1979
Grand Marshal
Amanda Norvell
Associate Professor of Biology and Faculty Senate President
National Anthem
Marietta Racancoj, Class of 2019
Accompanied by the TCNJ Wind Ensemble
Welcome
Kathryn A. Foster
President
Faculty Greetings
Nicholas McBride
Associate Professor of Music
Graduating Class Greetings
Dom Clark
President, Class of 2019
Presentation of Class Gift
Carly Mauro
Secretary, Class of 2019
Christina Vassalo
Treasurer, Class of 2019
Presentation of Class Banner
Kelly Saldarriaga
Vice President of Operations, Class of 2018
Marissa Blackman
Vice President of Public Relations, Class of 2019
Peter Simons
President, Alumni Association, Class of 1998
Musical Interlude
The Road Home by Stephen Paulus
TCNJ Wind Ensemble and TCNJ Chorale
Presentation of Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
William W. Keep, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
School of the Arts and Communication – Maurice Hall, Dean
School of Business – Bozena Leven, Interim Dean
School of Education – Suzanne McCotter, Dean
School of Engineering – Steven Schreiner, Dean
School of Humanities and Social Sciences – Jane Wong, Dean
School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science – Carole Kenner, Dean
School of Science – Jeffrey M. Osborn, Dean
Conferring of Baccalaureate Degrees
Kathryn A. Foster
President
Presentation of Candidates for Graduate Degrees
David Blake
Interim Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Planning
Conferring of Graduate Degrees
Kathryn A. Foster
President
Alma Mater
Joseph Ahn, Class of 2019
Accompanied by the TCNJ Wind Ensemble
Academic Recessional
TCNJ Wind Ensemble
Webcast and Social Media
The main ceremony can be viewed live on the web beginning at 2:30 p.m. A link to the webcast will be posted on the Commencement Website. Guests can also be a part of the action on social media by using #TCNJ19. Guests may view a live simulcast of the main ceremony at Kendall Hall Main Stage, Mayo Concert Hall, Brower Student Center (Room 100), and the Recreation Center.
Media Note
Members of the media are welcome and encouraged to cover commencement activities on both days. Media should wear their NJ Press Association credentials and check in with Head Media Relations Officer Luke Sacks upon arrival to campus.
Press contact:
Luke Sacks
Head Media Relations Officer
SacksL@tcnj.edu
Office: 609-771-2266
Cell: 917-861-5125