Commencement - 2009 - Lewis & Clark College of Arts and Sciences 137th ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT May 10, 2009 --- PROGRAM PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL NATIONAL ANTHEM INVOCATION Mark A. Duntley, Dean of the Chapel WELCOME Julio C. de Paula, Professor of Chemistry and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences REMARKS Thomas J. Hochstettler, President of Lewis & Clark COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Ray Suarez, Journalist and Author CONFERRING OF DEGREES Doctor of Humane Letters Ray Suarez Hooded by Daena J. Goldsmith, Professor of Communication Doctor of Humane Letters John E. Bates, Past Chair, Board of Trustees Hooded by Eban S. Goodstein, Professor of Economics REFLECTIONS OF THE GRADUATES Timothy Peter Marcroft, Class of 2009 PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Dean de Paula Diane Crabtree, Registrar CONFERRING OF DEGREES President Hochstettler CHARGE TO THE CLASS OF 2009 Dean de Paula ALMA MATER RECESSIONAL RECEPTION A reception honoring the graduates and their families will follow immediately on the Frank Manor House terrace and lawn. (Javascript is required to view Mediasite content)