Ceremony Program

Processional

Introduction
by the Master of Ceremonies
and Alumni Representative
Ms. Nermine Mufti Hage

National Anthem and Alma Mater
Performed by the LAU Choir
Conducted by Dr. Michele Chemaly

Invocation
Reverend Joseph Kassab

Opening Remarks
Ms. Nermine Mufti Hage

Address of the Board of Trustees
Chairman Philip Stoltzfus

Speech of the Chair of the Faculty Senate
Dr. Abdul-Nasser Kassar

Speech of the Chair of the Staff Advisory Council
Ms. Mayssam Ezzeddine

Speech of the Students’ Representative
Ms. Rita Nassif

Musical Interlude
You’ll Never Walk Alone by Rogers & Hammerstein II
Performed by Dr. Reem Deeb, Soprano and Dr. Michele Chemaly, Pianist

Keynote
Dr. George Paul (Bud) Peterson, President Emeritus of the Georgia Institute of Technology

Bestowing the University’s Medallion and Seal

Inaugural Address
Dr. Chaouki T. Abdallah

Closing Performance
Performed by LAUers
Choreographed by Mr. Volodymyr Panzhev
Directed by Dr. Lina Khoury

Recessional

Reception