Class of 2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony and Grad Walk
Live Grad Walk
In the Gymnasium
8-8:30 a.m. University College
8:30-9 a.m. Cummings School of Architecture
9:30-11:30 a.m. Feinstein School of Social and Natural Sciences
noon to 2 p.m. Feinstein School of Humanities, Art & Education
In the Field House
8-9 a.m. School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management
9:30-11:30 a.m. Mario J. Gabelli School of Business
noon-2 p.m. School of Justice Studies
National Anthem
Zuri Maria Soto '21
Welcome
President Miaoulis
Dr. Ioannis N. Miaoulis is the eleventh president of Roger Williams University.
Timothy E. Baxter, ’83, P’13, P’15, H’15
Chairman's Remarks
Excellence in Teaching Awards
Maija Benitz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Engineering
Ashley Phenix
Adjunct Professor, Biology, Marine Biology and Environmental Science
Anjali Ram, Ph.D.
Professor, Communication and Media Studies
Student Address
Shannon Leigh DeFranza '21
Student Commencement Speaker
Keynote Commencement Speakers
In addition to delivering Keynote Addresses, Lorén Spears and Sagamore Winds of Thunder will receive honorary degrees.
Lorén Spears
Executive Director, Tomaquag Museum
Sagamore Winds of Thunder
of the Council of Seven Royal House/Pokanoket Tribe/Pokanoket Nation
Welcome to the Alumni Association
Nibal Awad ’12
Alumni Association President
Turning of the Tassel
Kady Breanne Long ’21
Congratulations from the Deans
Dean Susan McTiernan
Mario J. Gabelli School of Business
Dean Stephen White
Cummings School of Architecture
Associate Dean Jeffrey Meriwether
Feinstein School of Humanities, Arts and Education
Interim Associate Dean Janet Baldwin
School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management
Dean Eric Bronson
School of Justice Studies
Dean Benjamin Greenstein
Feinstein School of Social and Natural Sciences
Dean Gena Bianco
University College