Commencement Program

May 13, 2006
10:00 AM

Academic Procession
The University of Tulsa Faculty Brass Quintet

Flag Bearers
2nd LT Stacy M. Dahl
2nd LT Grant H. Evans

Grand Marshals
Edward Goljan, M.D.
Michael P. Carney, D.O.

Invocation
James D. Hess, Ed.D
Vice President for Healthcare Administration
and Chief Operating Officer

Welcome and Introductions
John Fernandes, D.O., M.B.A.
President, Center for Health Sciences
Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Commencement Address
Joseph W. Alexander, D.V.M.
Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology
President of OSU Center for Innovation and Economic Development
and Director of External Relations

Distinguished Public Service Award
Presented by
Dr. Fernandes

Conferring of Graduate Degrees
David T. John, M.S.P.H., Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Basic Sciences
and Graduate Studies

Presentation of Graduates
Leigh B. Goodson, Ph.D.
Vice-President Enrollment Management and Marketing

Hooding of Graduates
Faculty Advisors

Conferring of Medical Degrees
Dr. Fernandes

Presentation of Medical Graduates
Dr. Goodson

Hooding of Medical Graduates
Gary L. Slick, D.O.
Vice President for Academic Affairs

Edward Goljan, D.O.

Michael P. Carney, D.O.

Presentation of Diplomas
Dr. Fernandes

Dr. John

The Osteopathic Medicine Oath
Jenny J. Alexopulos, D.O.
Chair and Associate Professor of Family Medicine
Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education

Regents' Award
TBA, D. O.
Presented by Mr. Harlan

Class Remarks
Stephanie Ann Griffith Meissen, D.O.
President, Class of 2006

Alumni Association Induction
Murray Crow, D.O.
President, OSU-COM Alumni Association

Benediction
Dr. Hess

Recessional
The University of Tulsa Faculty Brass Quintet