2 15 32 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/c4f931560b224ecab95825c249b9c583.pdf f55005900c5c4c5d80839fe2e65fd71e PDF Text Text The Twen ty - Sixth Annual Contrut erlcerrlen,t WILI(ES COLLEGE E{E{E{&{&{p{E{E{p{E{E{E{E{E{ hm E{E{p{E{p{E{E{&{E{E{E{E{E{E{ At Ralston Field WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA SundaA Mornirtg, June 3, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK 7973- �HYMN TO IOY I. )oyfuI, ioyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, Drive the dark of doubt away i Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day! II. All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise; Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Call us to rejoice in Thee. m. Mortals, join the huppy chorus Which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o'er us, Brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife: Ioyful music leads us sunward In the triumph song of life. �E! lv it l'l L\ li i\ il ORDER OF EXERCISES i L' t l ORGAN PRELUDE I I II ll,, .\ -Ft PROCESSIONAL TrumpetVoluntaries l.t .... JeremiahClarke ANN VMAN,'73 Organist INVOCATION. . . . Professor Roy N. Martin llI \ i\ ll H\A4N .Hymn to ]oy L t' { II l\ ADDRESS "Seeing the Invisible" The Reverend Jule Ayers F irst P r esby t erian Chur ch lt F h ii BENEDICTION. ir . . Rabbi Abraham D. Barras t\ i\ h Ir t\ h\ RECESSIONAL TrumpetTune The audience is askeil to refrain from applauiling lllr \ \ i1/ ....|eremiahClarke iluring the exercises. i t\ I li The grailuates anil their families and fuiends are inoiteil to d rcceptiot, in lhe area ailiacent to the Robert I. McBride Memorial Fielil House immeiliately after the sentice. eoent of inclement weather, the ceremong toill be held in the College Gymnasiutn and the reception oill be held in the College dining hall. ln the \ il li i\I :l *1 i1 I t i il l' �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 26th Annual Commencement, June 3, 1973 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8a84d9dc61dd7de3cbf778bf69899849.pdf 1cd8c35c6d017b2a2699b3ff5e47af55 PDF Text Text gac$ayreare tFnnce �w' BACCALAUREATE SEPWCE Fridcy, ltJtoy 18,2001 li j,l j Dorothy Dickson Dorte &nfer Wilkes University I l I 1 *Coll to The Opening Verses Wonship of the Komn lituslim Scriptures Rick Seipp 01 Doctor of Phornacy i I i .11 I I I *Procession of Light Kalariya'01 lltary Waldorf 01 ltlalVerne fnniss 01 B.S.llrsitg 8.A. B.SllcdtanicalEqinceriry Rupal B.S. Eiology Psycholqy tllei B.A. Psvcholov "'^' ' -"""'l','aniit Ed Bednarz 01 Wako 01 ledbyW *The Almo rtrloter r frlyr. 5t"l,"o Thou sholt leod us onword, In seorch of finer things. ftloy we find the wisdom, Thcf thy spirit brings. l{tcy our de.eds of lora and service, Erer srell fhy fomeWilkes, we stond to greet thee! nome rcdc *The Welcome *The Opening Proyer Jnary'*11"1*, 6reg 8.5. E nuaic by Elcanor C. Fonlry [,] &Ju*r hllins 0l 14 edtan i B.A. Physics ir iij t Wilkes, our Almo lrltater, We pledge our hesrts to thee. Honor, foith ond couroge, Truth ond loyolty In our work ond in our pleasure, 6uide us os o friend; We sholl olwoys love thee, Lryol to 1'lre end. to thy 1 ,l I rndcrJhe direetie+ef ocfcrrcrr TltenraC Glory I a I Etg ineer i rg l �*Readirgs .Ioshual:7_9 paul l.lebrewscripfure llarciano ,01 B.S. Eryineeriry tllanqenent d ?D - 34 Christion Scripture tllargaret Durilla 0I Alotthew B.S. Accountitg *Response: ilichael Frgueiredo 0I BA. Hislory / Secondary Educafion Leaderl I osked for strergth. thot I might ochier,e greotness All: Leader: f wos mqde weok, f ostla for heolth, thot that X might leonn humbly to obey I might do greoten A',: r was given infirmrty, thot r:might things ioi"tt"n l-aden f All: I for riches, thot I might be hoppy wos given poventy, that mgit things ^ osked I f" *i"" l-eaderz f osked for power, thot f might be the proise of oll All: I wos given weakness, thot .n*,r f mi,ght-feet the need for 6od l-eader: I osked for oll things. thot I rnight enjoy life. All: I wos given life, that f mi,ght er{oy o[ Leader: r got nothirg thot r ryiT, who * Reodings , is osked for-but ewrrthirg r my unspoken proyers were ons_wered. richly blessed. Desiderata Katie Lynn Kulesa Ol B.S. Alrsirg ,Leaye poom Cassie B-5. for @d* Sutton ,01 Histoty f fhings hoped for, ormost despite om omong erc.ryone here �l- *Boccalaureote Address l't- /th. rllerT il. lhol,n,, tFhni<+eFher l* & z'teilt @ rReflection / Book of Grotitude lleg Sfevens'01 8.5. *Closing Prayen iRecessionol ltlrsing rllary H. llafunis .Toyful..fioyful, We Adore Thee led by pirr.r) ( lrr" 'fr"(ro 1. Joyful, joyful, we odorE Thee, 6od of glory, Lord of love: Heorts unfold like flowers beforeTlree, openirg to the sun obove. itlelt the clouds of sin ond sodnas$ Drive the gloonr of doubt owoy; Giver of immortol glodness, Fill us with the ligfit of doy. 2. All Tlry works with joy surround Thee, Eorth ond heoven reflecrThy roys Stors and ongels siqg qround rhee, c,erfier of unbroken proise. Field ond fogest, vole ond mountoin, ftowery heodow, ftoshing seq chontirg bird ond flowirg fountoin, Csll us to rejoice in Thee. 3. tttlortols, join in hoppy chorus, which the nonnirE stors begon; Love divine is reignirg o'er us, Joining qil in heoven'i plon. EvJr sitr,rrr,, tnorch we onword, victors in the midst of strifE, .royrul music leo-dsL sunword, In the triumph song of life. W � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 54th Annual Commencement, May 18, 2001 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/d72f717b0ef4033c8d4f5b72769ceb29.pdf d531bc85d9e83b940e300660db8fdc9c PDF Text Text gaccxlayreafe SerVlce �BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Fridoy, May L7,2002 Dorothy Dickson Dote Center Wilkes University *Coll to Worship * 3 errd{ *Procession The Opening Verses Ka iiv Dii"^n'7 t"1-ctSiC_ *The Almo f,Aoter Koran Sedo fbrahim'04 Doctor of Pharmacy of Light ittsfru*er.lklf of the Muslin Scriptures Kim Kasierloski '02 &'+Slclegy B.5. Melisso Trocey'02 B.5. Biology Biology ) Jessico Alferio'O2 B.A. English led by pionist, Alyse Srebro'02 B.A. Music Ed. Chsr*s Wilkes. our Almo Mater, We pledge out heorts io thee. Honor, Foith ond couroge, Trufh ond loyolty fn our work ond iri or pleasure, 6uide us as o friend; We sholl olrcrys love thee, Loyal to the end. Thou sholt Jeod us onward, fn search of finer Things. Moy we find the wisdom, That they spirit brings. Moy out deeds of love and service, Ever swell they fome- Wilkes, we stand lo greel theel Glory to thy rcrds *The Welcome *The Opening Proyer: nome & music by r***ffiEEEm..ffiMcn+t{#fair+- Elanor C. Forlcy 7, u;a Gry*ay �*Reodings -9 ,Ioshua 1: 7 Hebrew Scripture @ 8.7=6dldfoav /Q h'e C o*.'i*.rsq ilafthew 6: 25 - 34 Christian Jrha&ng€hatyry Scriprure 6.ffi /(e , t'a $tLA /a *Response: John+eEEkaled€E- lt. * Leader: f Ail: I osked for strength, +hot f rnight achieve greotness wos mode wcok, thof might leorn humbly to obey Leader: f asked for heolth, thot At!: I wos givcn infirmify. Leoder: All: I osked for riches, thot f might be hoppy was givcn povcrty, thot mighf, bc wisc l*oder; A[: f osked for power, thot wos givcn wcokncss, I I I f might do greofer thot I things might do bctter things I f might be the proise of all I miShfi$c necd fon 6od thot osked for oll things, that I might enjoy life. wos givcn life, that might eqloy oll thi49s Leoder: f A[: I Leoder: f got nothing thot f asked for-but everything f hoped for, olmost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were onswered. f orn omong everyone here who is richly blessed. Reodings I "Desiddrato" Soroh Becker'02 B.s. Biotoey fr^;e Il{ "Leave P.oom for 6od" Bethony Yenner'O2 B.A. Communicotion LoJ*"o �Keda Guu1L'<afu"q4 J ffiffi *Boccoloureote Address Yaatgr/tlutrfitftistrl *Reflection / - /;jhr v t',tt $ a * y Aea ba r"o/, h€n€h+rcrrd{.€E- J ' Q. Book of Grotitude backymun/ &Lus t C *Closing Proyer . Anthony J. Kiessling Assistont Professor, Chemistry *Recessionol C/wru5 ,foyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee led by pionist, Alyse Srebro 1. Joyful, joyful, we adoreThee, God of glory, Lord of love; Heorts unfold like f lowers before Thee, Opening to the sun obove. Melt the clouds of sin ond sodness; Drive the gloom of doubt owoy; Giver of immortol glodness, Fill us with the light of doy. 2. All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth ond heoven reflect Thy roys Stars and angels sing orgund fhee. Center of unbroken proise. Field ond forest, vole ond mountoin, flowery meodow, f loshing seo, Chonting bird ond f lowing fountoin, Coll us to rejoice in Thee. 3. lU\ortols, join in hoppy chorus, which the morning stors began; Love divine is reigning o'er us, Joining oll in heqven's plon. Ever singing, morch we onword, Victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leods us sunword, fn the triumph song of life. wrrKrs UNTYIfiSilTY Th* po*w of indtfentleil tftin[in0f � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 55th Annual Commencement, May 17, 2002 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8144e72b090fc1de3c3a425f8748971b.pdf 8ec47afbfad3c3896caee170721429b3 PDF Text Text BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Fridoy, tlAoy 16, 2003 Dorothy Dickson Dorte Center Wilkes University Procession of Light: Elizobeth Rovedo, '07 Phormocy Jennifer Hopkins, 'O{ Psychology Kathryn 6ionfagno, 'O4 Psychology The Almo f,ioter led by Wilkes University Chorus Wilkes, our Almo Moter, Wepledgeour hearts to thee. Honor, Foith ond courage, Truth ond loyolty Guide us os q friend: In our work ond in our pleosure, We shollotwoys lovethee,Loyol to the end. Thou sholt leod us onword, fn seorch ol finer things. Moy we find the wisdom, Thot thy spirit brings. Moy our deeds of love ond service,Evet swell thy fameWilkes, we stond to greet theell Glory to thy nome Words & music by Eleanor C.Forley �Welcome & Openiry Proyer: Kevin Goughenbaugh Compus Interfoith Coordinotor Reodiqgs: Readings from Qu'ran Kelly Bogransky o3 Elementory Educotion/ Sociology Psaln 91- lewish Scripture Kotie Commeroto'03 Elementory Educotion/ Psychology Luke 11:5-13 - Christion Scripture Kevin Sickle O3 Elementary Educotion/ Psychology �Response: Kevin Goughenbcugh Interfaith Coordinator Compus Lender: I osked for strength, thot f might achieve greotness All: f wos mqde weok, thot I might leorn humbly to obey Lqdert f osked for heolth, thot f might do gre.ater things All: f wos given inf Lender: All: I osked wos given Lender; of oll All: I I f osked irmity, thot I might do better things for riches, thot f might be hoppy poverty, thot I might be wise for power, wos given weokness, thot thot I might bethe praise f might be the need f or God Lqder: f osked for oll things, thot f might e.njoy life All: I wos given life, thot I might enjoy oll things f got nothing thot I osked for - but everything for, olmost despite myself, my unspoken proyers were answered. Iom omong everyonehere who is richly blessed. Lender: I hoped Passoge: "Desiderata" Jonielle Logono '03 Elementory Educotion/ Psychology �Boccoloureote Address: Kevin Goughenbaugh Compus Book fnterfoith Coordinotor of Grqtitude: Closing Proyer: Dr. Anthony J. Kiessling Assistont Professor, Chemistry Recessionol: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Led by Wilkes University Chorus 1. Joyful, joyful, we adorelhee, God of glory, Lord of love; Heorts unfold like f lowers beforeThee, Opening to the sun obove Melt the clouds of sin and sodnessj Drive the gloom of doubt owoy; Giver of immortol glodness, Fill us with the light of doy. 2. All They works with joy surround \hee, Eorth ond heoven reflect Thy roys. Stors ond ongels sing oround \hee. Cenier of unbroken proise. Field ond forest, vole ond mountoin, flowery meodow, f loshing sea, Chonting bird ond flowing fountoin, Coll us to rejoice in Thee. 3. Mortals, join in hoppy chorus, which the morning stors be- gan: Love divine is reigning o'er us, Joining oll in heoven's plon. Ever singing, march we onword, Victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leods us sunword, fn the triumph song of life. �MichoelLorady Del Lucent Jennifer Lukesh MichoelMocosek Jomes Mock Kimberly Mongoniello Steven Monierre Michelle Marchetti treffrey Morshmon Keith Milden Timothy Millord Ann Morie Miller Mouronita Miller Trovis Miller Jason Mino Mork Mittrick Anna Montolbono Tino Mooney Dennis Moore Jomes Moron Aoron Moreck Lorilei Morgons George Morrison Nofid Nobi Nicole Neidlihger JohnnellNidoh Tounio Noecker leffrey Olson Lottie Olson Motthew Olson Poul Olson Joson Pontzor Joseph Poone Kimberly Poguette Kristin Potchell Roshoni Potel Mork Potrick Bridgette Petro Andrew Petros Leo Plocicki Adom Polinger Emonuel Posluszny Brooke Quinn J ennif er QuinnRobert Rabe Christiono Reid Bu lf Ryon Riboldi Stocy Rizzo Kristin Roberts Judy Rodriguez Cory Rosenberger Roger Rossi Kyle Rush Robert Russick Stocy Rutt Sheri Soroko Shomimo Sorker Somuel Soylor Notolie Scorontino Motthew Schiefen ord �Peter Schmidt Potricio Scholing Erin Schultz Down Schwortz Owen Searfodd Brodley Sechler Mork Semkew Kimberly Serono Heidie Shoppell Roxonne Shemo Holly Shiber Brooke Shreqves Kevin Sickle Russell Silcox Jessico Skutock Renee Sloot Motthew Smollcomb Dustin Smith Lori Smith John Sopp Morcus Sowcik Joanne Sromovski Erik Stohlnecker Jed Storner John Stossen Debro Stillmon Courtney Stolorski Jill Struckus Eric Swendsen Joseph Tority Christopher Tedesco John Thomos Lizo Timchock Amber Tomo Tolon Torressen Desiroi Triplett Henry Turchonik Koren Von Ness Georgette VonHorn Rondy Voutour Donno Visneski Timothy Wolsh Brion Wolter trennifer Word Joseph Woschko Deboroh Weidow Amy Westgate Kimberly White Thomas Wighord Mortho Zabriski Jason Zombricki e?tc Lube? �Campus Interfaith would like to thank the following for their help and support in this project: Dr. Steven Thomas and the Wilkes University Chorus Bruce Phair, Director of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center The students who helped in planning and participa- tion Margy Sromovski, Student Activities Wilkes University Facilities Finally, Congratulation to the Class of 2003!! May God bless and keep you now and in the future Peace!! �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 56th Annual Commencement, May 16, 2003 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/21326846a70b14b45ee26c237ba91dc6.pdf a815dbe36d5866fdb9d1038df76a7fb3 PDF Text Text BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Fnidoy, llAoy 14, 20Ot Dorcthy Dickson Donte Cerfier Wilkes Unirersity The Almo tlAofer led by Wilkes University Chorus Wilkes, our Almo Moter, We pledge our heorts to thee. Honor, Faith ond couroge, Truth ond loyolty In our work ond in our pleosure, 6uide us os o friend; We sholl olwoys love thee, Loyolto the end. Thou sholt lead us onword, In search of finer Things. Moy we find the wisdom, Thot thy spirit brings. Moy our deeds of love ond service, Ever swell thy fome- Wilkes, we stand to gre.et theell Glory to thy name Words d music by Eleonor C.Farley Welcome & Openiry Proyer: Kevin Goughenbough Compus Interfoith Coordi nator �Response: Kevin Goughenbough Compus Interfoith Coordinotor l*ader; I asked for strength, thot I migrht ochieve grectness All: I wos mode weak, thot I might leorn humbly to obey Le-oder. I osked for heolth, thot I might do greoter things All: I wos given infirmity, thot 1 might do better things I asked for riches, thot I might be hoppy All: I was given poverty, thst I might be wise Leoder: I osked lor pawer,thot I might bethe prcise of oll All: I wos given weokness, thot I might be the ne.e-d for Ood Leader'. I osked for oll things, that I might enjoy life All: I was given life, thot I might enjoy ollthings Leadert Leader; I got nothing thot I osked for - but everything I hoped for, olmost despite myself , my unspoken proyers were onswered. I om omong everyone here who is richly blessed. Passoge: "Desiderato" Fiffony l,loculloch'0{ Psychology �it Recdinge : Re"adirys from Qu'run Clristino Rlbillo'01 Itiechanical ErEi neeri rg rl Psalm X[- Jewish Scripture Sabrino rticlaqghlin'04 English Lukc ll:5-13 -Christion Sripturc trennifcr Hopkitts 'Ot Psychology �Boccolour eote Address : Anre Lin, Phorm D. Chair, Phormacy Proctice Dept. Book of Grotitude: Closing Proyen: Kevin Goughenbough Compus Recessionol: fnterfoith Coordi nqtor Adore Thee Led by Wilkes University Chorus ,Ioyful,,foyful, We 1. Joyful, joyful, we odore Thee, God of glorf , Lord of love; Heorts unfold like flowers beforeThee, Opening to the sun obove Itltelt the clouds of sin ond sodness; Drive the gloom of doubt owoy; 6iver of immortol glodness, Fill us with the light of day. 2. Atl They works with joy surround Thee, Eorth ond heoven reflect Thy roys. Stors ond ongels sing oround Thee. Center of unbroken proise. Field ond lorest, vole ond mountoin, flowery meadow, floshing seo, Chanting bird ond flowing fountsin, Coll us to rejoice in Thee. 3. Mortols, join in hoppy chorus, which the morning stors begon; Love divine is reigning o'er us, Joining oll in heoven's plon. Ever singing, morch we onword, Victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leods us sunword, In the triumph song of life. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 57th Annual Commencement, May 14, 2004 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/c0ea7dbbf1191c4b6f2c190cb521596d.pdf fcf63edb4898f3f7fd3e89fbfef3dbd8 PDF Text Text May 18,2OO7 al r rl & o Baccalaureate Service t t I r r,l x. r t r f I i:. i i::. I t t r i {:. tt) ii }: I r Our purpose is peace. This Baccataureate Service seeks to inctude the faith traditions and spiritual orientations represented in the senior ctass. lt is dedicated to the hope of mutuat understanding and appreciation in this community and throughout our world. , I L a t !, r a. L , t tt The Campus lnterfaith Office congratutates those who today mark the comptetion of their courses of study and wish you and your families a safe journey as you leave Witkes University. We thank the members of the Ctass of 2007 who contributed to this service from their faith traditions. We are grateful for the members of t the Witkes University Chorus, Dr. Steven Thomas, director, and accompanist Etizabeth Ir for his words of wisdom. ,.. I Rish for providing today's music; and a special thank to our guest speaker, Fr. Gary Mensinger �Prelude Music Elizabeth Rish, Accompanist Welcome Dr. Paul Adams, Vice President, Student Affairs lntroduction Angela Hermes, Campus lnterfaith Coordinator Lighting of the Candle & lnvocation Allyson Bazarsky, Wilkes'07, Biology As We Begin (responsive) By Morris Sitverman (adapted) From Maariv Le-Rosh Hashanah Eternal God, as the twitight of the otd year fades into the night that marks the birth of a new year, we gather with mingled emotions, mindfu[ of tife's btessings and sorrows. Response: You, O Lord, are without beginning and without end. "A thousand yeors in Your sight ore os yesterdoy." But as for us, our years are limited; every hour is precious. Response: And so we pray: "Teoch us to number our days, That we may ottain a heart of wisdom." of time, the vanity of our possessions, and the uncertainty of [ife, we seek to link our lives to that As we ponder the ftight which is timetess and true. Response: lvloy our prayers orouse within us lofty resolves and help us to give richer meaning to our daily lives. Grant us, O Lord, faith and wisdom enough perptexities and perils which may beset us. Page2 to meet the �Response: lAoy we ocknowledge You os our Father, and recognize all human beings as Your children. Moy the new year be, for us ond for oll the world, a year of sustenonce ond cheer, of peoce and serenity. May this be a year in which Your spirit witt guide our deeds, And the [ove of You wi[[ fitl our hearts. Amen. Alma Mater led by the Wilkes University Chorus Witkes, our Alma Mater, we pledge our hearts to thee. Honor, faith, and courage, Truth and toyatty. ln our work as in our pleasure, Guide us as a friend; We shatl atways tove thee, Loyat to the end. Thou shatt lead us onward ln search of finer things. May we find the wisdom That thy spirit brings. May our deeds of love and service Ever swe[[ thy fame -Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Gtory to thy name! Readings: Job 28: 12- 28 Nicholette Doliva, Wilkes '07, Communications and English "But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwetl? Man does not comprehend its worth; it cannot be found in the [and of the tiving. t te* �The deep says, 'lt is not in me'; the sea says, 'lt is not with me.' It cannot be bought with the finest gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver. lt cannot be bought with the gotd of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires. Neither gotd nor crystal can compare with it, nor can it be had for jewets of gotd. Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. The topaz of Cush cannot compare with it; it cannot be bought with pure gold. Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwett? lt is hidden from the eyes of every [iving thing, conceated even from the birds of the air. Destruction and Death say, 'Onty a rumor of it has reached our ears.' God understands the way to it and he alone knows where it dwetls, for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. When he estabtished the force of the wind and measured out the waters, when he made a decree for the rain and a path for the thunderstorm, then he [ooked at wisdom and appraised it; he confirmed it and tested it. And he said to man, 'The fear of the Lord-that is wisdom, and to shun eviI is understanding."' Solving Human Problems Through Transforming Human Attitudes By His Hotiness, the 14th Datai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso Ted Orelien, Wilkes'07, Biotogy Of the many probtems we face today, some are natural catamities'and must be accepted and faced with equanimity. Others, however, are of our own making, created by misunderstanding, and can be corrected. One such type arises from the conftict of ideotogies, political or religious, when people fight each other for petty ends, losing sight of the basic humanity that binds us a[[ together as a single human family. We must remember that J"g.4 I �the different religions, ideotogies, and potitical systems of the world are meant for human beings to achieve happiness. We must not lose sight of this fundamentat goal and at no time should we place means above ends; the supremacy of humanity over matter and ideotogy must always be maintained. Qur'an 2:268-9; 3:66; 4:1 13; 16:125 Salman Punekar, Wilkes '07, Busi ness Admi nistration ... God is infinite, atl-knowing, granting wisdom unto whom He witts: and whoever is granted wisdom has indeed been granted wealth abundant. But none bears this in mind save those who are endowed with insight. Verity, you are those who have disputed about that of which you have knowtedge. Why do you then dispute concerning that which you have no knowledge? lt is Attah Who knows, and you know not. And but for God's favor upon thee and His grace, some of those [who are false to themsetves] woutd indeed endeavor to lead thee astray; yet none but themsetves do they lead astray. Nor can they harm thee in any way, since God has bestowed upon thee from on high this divine writ and [given thee] wisdom, and has imparted unto thee the knowtedge of what thou didst not know. And God's favor upon thee is tremendous indeed. fair exhortation, and reason with them in the better way. Lo! thy Lord is best aware of him who strayeth from His way, and He is Best Aware of those who go aright. Ca[[ unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and tc- �Lakota lnstructions for Living April Burko, Wilkes '07, Political Science and Sociology Friend do it this way - that is, whatever you do in life, do the very best you can with both your heart and mind. if you do it that way, the Power Of The Universe witl come to your assistance, if your heart and mind are in Unity. And When one sits in the Hoop Of The People, one must be responsibte because At[ of Creation is retated. And the hurt of one is the hurt of att. And the honor of one is the honor of alt. And whatever we do effects everything in the universe. lf you do it that way - that is, if you truly join your heart and mind as One - whatever you ask for, that's the Way lt's Going To Be. �Romans 1 1:33-36 Julie Weatherbee, Wilkes'07, Psychology Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowtedge of God! How unsearchabte his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?" "Who has ever given to God, that God shoutd repay him?" For from him and through him and to him are atl things. To him be the gtory forever! Amen. Baccalau reate Address: Rev. Gary Mensinger, Wilkes '92, Psychology Pastor, St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Otd Forge, PA Time of Recollection & Book of Gratitude Please take time to quietly reflect and remember the names of those who have been influential, helpful, or important to you. The graduates are asked to please come forward to write these names in the Book of Gratitude. I P"c" ? �Response The Call to Worship Psalm 100 (responsive) Leader: Make a joyfut noise to the Lord, a[[ the [ands! Serve God with gtadness! Come into God's presence with singing! Response: Know thot the Lord is God! lt is God who made us, and to God we belong; We are God's people and the sheep of God's pasture. Leader: Enter God's gates with thanksgiving, and God's courts with praise! Give thanks to God, btess God's name. Response: For God is good; God's steodfost love endures forever, and God's faithfulness is to oll generations. Benediction Angela Hermes, Campus Interfaith Coordinator Recessional: Joyful, Joyful, We adore Thee led by the Wilkes University Chorus Joyful, joyfu[, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of [ove; Hearts unfotd like ftowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Mett the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gtadness, fitt us with the tight of day! Att Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reftect Thy rays, Stars and angets sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vate and mountain, ftowery meadow, ftashing sea, Singing bird and ftowing fountain cat[ us to rejoice in Thee. Mortats, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o'er us, brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us Sunward in the triumph song of life. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 60th Annual Commencement, May 18, 2007 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8f33d9a81913e54327d664b6e748e1dc.pdf 3500d2cf5ad442fbe05df060eb49feeb PDF Text Text May 16,2008 Baccalauleate Service A Baccataureate service seeks to respond with gratitude to the Giver of att good gifts and to ask the Lord's btessings on the graduates' future. This service includes the faith traditions and spirituaI orientations lt is dedicated mutual understanding and represented in the senior ctass. to the hope of appreciation in this cgmmunity and throughout our world. The Campus lnterfaith Office congratutates those who today mark the completion of their courses of study and wish you and your famities a safe and btessed journey as you teave Witkes University. We thank the members of the Ctass of 2008 who contributed to this service from their faith traditions. We are grateful for the members of the Witkes University Chorus, Dr. Steven Thomas, director, and accompanist Amy Sekol for providing today's music; and a special thanks to our guest speaker, Rabbi Larry Kaplan for his words of wisdom. �Prelude No.9 in E ltaior, WTC I Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Amy Sekot, Witkes '08, Music Welcome Dr. Pau[ Adams, Vice President, Student Affairs lntroduction Theresa Monaco, Campus lnterfaith Coordinator Lighting of the Condle &, lnvocation Samantha Payne, Witkes'08, Biochemistry The Call to Worship Matthew Brown, Witkes '08, Entrepreneurship Leader: Make a joyfut noise to the Lord, atl the tands! Serve the Lord with gtadness! Come into His presence singing with joy! Response: Know that the Lord is God! Our Moker, to Whom we belong; are God's people, the sheep of God's flock. We Leader: Enter the Lord's gate with thanksgiving, and His courts with songs of praise! Give thanks to the Lord and btess God's name. Response: For God is good; God's steadfost love endures forever, and faithfulness is given to all generotions. �Alma Mater ted by the Witkes University Chorus Wilkes, our Alma Mater, we pledge our hearts to thee. Honor, faith, and courage, Truth and loyalty. ln our work as in our pleasure, Guide us as a friend; We sha[[ always love thee, Loyal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward ln search of finer things. May we find the wisdom That thy spirit brings. May our deeds of love and service Ever swell thy fame -Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thy name! tfryILHES U *i L/ Pageg �Job 28: 12- 28 Michael Lewis, Witkes '08 Mechanica[ Engineering "But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwetl? Man does not comprehend its worth; it cannot be found in the land of the tiving. The deep says, 'lt is not in me'; the sea says, 'lt is not with me.' lt cannot be bought with the finest gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver. lt cannot be bought with the gotd of ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires. Neither gotd nor crystal can compare with it, nor can it be had for jewels of gotd. Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond iubies. The topaz of Cush cannot compare with it; it cannot be bought with pure gotd. Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwett? lt is hidden from the eyes of every tiving thing, concealed even from the birds of the air. Destruction and Death say, 'Only a rumor of it has reached our ears.' God understands the way to it and he alone knows where it dwetls, for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. When he estabtished the force of the wind and measured out the waters, when he made a decree for the rain and a path for the thunderstorm, then he looked at wisdom and appraised it; he confirmed it and tested it. And he said to man, 'The fear of the Lord-that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.' " Page 4 �Romans 11:33- 12:2 Andrew Curry, Witkes '08, MechanicaI Engineering Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowtedge of God! How unsearchabte his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?" "Who has ever given to God, that God shoutd repay him?" For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! I urge you therefore, by the mercies of God, to offer yourselves as a living sacrifice, hoty and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yoursetves to this age but be transformed by the renewa[ of your mind, that you may discern what is the witt of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. Solving Human Problems Through Transforming Human Attitudes By His Hotiness, the 14th Datai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso Kaittin Taber-Mitter, Witkes '08, Musical Theater Of the many problems we face today, some are naturat catamities and must be accepted and faced with equanimity. Others, however, are of our own making, created by misunderstanding, and can be corrected. One such type arises from the conflict of ideotogies, potitical or retigious, when peopte fight each other for petty ends, losing sight of the basic humanity that binds us att together as a single human family. We must remember that the different retigions, ideotogies, and potiticat systems of the world are meant for human beings to achieve happiness. We must not lose sight of this fundamental goat and at no time should we place means above ends; the supremacy of humanity over matter and ideotogy must atways be maintained. f-."s* �Qur'an 2:268-9; 3:66; 4:1 13; 1 6:125 Liti Dibai, Witkes'09 Education and Spanish ... God is infinite, atl-knowing, granting wisdom unto whom He witts: and whoever is granted wisdom has indeed been granted weatth abundant. But none bears this in mind save those who are endowed with insight. Verily, you are those who have disputed about that of which you have knowledge. Why do you then dispute concerning that which you have no knowtedge? lt is Attah Who knows, and you know not. And but for God's favor upon thee and His grace, some of those [who are fatse to themsetves] woutd indeed endeavor to lead thee astray; yet none but themsetves do they tead astray. Nor can they harm thee in any way, since God has bestowed upon thee from on high this divine writ and [given thee] wisdom, and has imparted unto thee the knowledge of what thou didst not know. And God's favor upon thee is tremendous indeed. Ca[[ unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and fair exhortation, and reason with them in the better way. Lo! thy Lord is best aware of him who strayeth from His way, and He is Best Aware of those who go aright. Baccalau reate Address Rabbi Larry G. Kaptan Temple lsrae[, Witkes-Barre, PaEe G PA : �Time of Recollection & Book of Gratitude Please take time to quietty reflect and remember the names of those who have been inftuentiat, hetpful, or important to you. The graduates are asked to ptease come forward to write these names in the Book of Gratitude. A Prayer For Those Who Journey By Joyce Rupp Robert Biretey, Witkes '08, Computer Science Response : Draw near, O God, draw near! As we journey through [ife, we face fear of the unknown, doubts, hesitations, anxieties and insecurities... Life is an unfolding mystery, sometimes a painful search and sometimes a wonderfu[ discovery. When our hearts are restless because they are pitgrim hearts whose Home is not here... When our footsteps grow weary, when we stumble along the way, discouragement and doubt so easily come forth to greet us... We are a[ways learning what we move atong the road of to leave behind and what to take with us as As we struggte to make good decisions... [ife. We encounter you, God, continuatty in the constant cycte of setting out and coming home. Sometimes we atlow life to be so busy as we travel that we miss your presence. When we need to stow our hectic pace... Expectancy, anticipation, and courage rise up in our beings when we are open to your ways, God of the witderness. As we search for reasons to hope... ln our journey, we need a strong conviction about the beauty and goodness of [ife, a vision of hope that endures the pain and struggle, and a thread of love that weaves through a[[ of our dreams. When we try to hotd on to what gives our life meaning and e"g" z purposg-I �Benediction Theresa Monaco, Campus lnterfaith Coordinator Recessional Joyful, Joyfu[, We adore Thee led by the Wilkes University Chorus Joyfut, joyful, we adore Thee, God of gtory, Lord of [ove; Hearts unfotd like ftowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Mett the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gtadness, fitt us with the tight of day! Att Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Fietd and forest, vate and mountain, flowery meadow, ftashing sea, Singing bird and flowing fountain catt us to rejoice in Thee. Mortats, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began; Love divine is reigning o'er us, joining a[[ in heaven's ptan. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyfut music leads us Sunward in the triumph song of [ife. Thank you for joining us. May God pour forth btessings upon you as you continue on your journey. Praise God! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 61st Annual Commencement, May 16, 2008 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/35ab7e1a71d82d3d81314d41a3bed85a.pdf a4715db5ee5dc792cb62f8e172291417 PDF Text Text May 15,2OO9 Baecalaureate Service A Baccataureate service seeks to respond with gratitude to the Giver of att good gifts and to ask the Lord's btessings on the graduates' future. This service includes the faith traditions and spirituaI orientations represented in the senior ctass. lt is dedicated to the hope of mutual understanding and appreciation in this community and throughout our wortd. The Campus lnterfaith Office congratutates those who today mark the comptetion of their courses of study and wish you and your families a safe and btessed journey as you leave Witkes University. We thank the members of the Ctass of 2009 who contributed to this seryice from their faith traditions. We are grateful for the members of the Witkes University Chorus, Dr. Steven Thomas, director, and accompanist Tsukasa Wattich for providing today's music; and a speciat thanks to our guest speaker, Rev. Daniel Gunn for his words of wisdom. �Welcome Dr. Pau[ Adams, Vice President, Student Affairs lntroduction Theresa Monaco, Campus Interfaith Coordinator Lighting of the Candle &, lnvocation Jeffrey Bauman, Witkes '09, Biotogy As We Begin (responsive) By Morris Sitverman (adapted) Jonathan Botch, Witkes '09, Business Eternal God, as the twitight of the old era fades into the night that marks the birth of a new era, we gather with mingted emotions, mindful of [ife's btessings and sorrows. Response: You, O Lord, are without beginning and without end. "A thousand years in Your sight are as yesterdoy." But as for us, our years are limited; every hour is precious. proy: "Teoch us to number our days, Thot we may attain a heart of wisdom." Response: And so we the ftight of time, the vanity of our possessions, and the uncertainty of tife, we seek to link our lives to that which is timetess and true. As we ponder lofty resolves and help to give richer meoning to our doily lives. Response: hlay our prdyers orouse within us us Grant us, O Lord, faith and wisdom enough to meet the perptexities and perits which may beset us. P"g", I �Response: liay we ocknowledge You as our Fother, and recognize atl human beings os Your children. ltay the new year be, for us ond for all the world, o year of sustenance and cheer, of peace and serenity. May this be a era in which Your spirit witt guide our deeds, And the love of You witt fitt our hearts. Amen. Qur'an 96,1-8; 57,21; 23,118 Liti Dibai, Wilkes'09 Education and Spanish ln the name of Altah, Most Gracious, Most Mercifut. Proclaim! in the name of thy Lord and Cherisher, Who createdCreated man, out of a (mere) clot of congeated btood: Proclaim! And thy Lord is Most Bountifut,He Who taught (the use of) the Pen,Taught man that which he knew not. Nay, but man doth transgress a[[ bounds, ln that he looketh upon himsetf as self-sufficient. Verity, to thy Lord is the return (of att). Be ye foremost (in seeking) Forgiveness from your Lord, and a Garden (of Bliss), the width whereof is as the width of Heaven and earth, prepared for those who believe in Attah and His messengers: that is the Grace of Attah, which He bestows on whom He pleases: and Attah is the Lord of Grace abounding. So say, "O my Lord! Grant Thou forgiveness and mercy! For Thou Best of those who show mercy!" ttrItHHS UN!VERSITY art the �Ride the Chariot Witkes University Chamber Singers lnspirational Reflection on Life by Swami Yivekonanda Nitasa Sahu, Witkes '09, Nursing First, believe in the wortd-that there is meaning behind everything. Don't look back-forward, infinite energy, infinite enthusiasm, infinite daring, and infinite patience-then alone can great deeds be accomptished. This is the first lesson to learn: be determined not to curse anything outside, not to lay the btame upon anyone outside, but stand up, lay the btame on yoursetf. You witl find that is atways true. Get hotd of yourself . Tett the truth botdty, whether it hurts or not. Never resort to weakness. lf truth is too much for intetligent people and sweeps them away, let them go; the sooner the better. This tife is a hard fact; work your way through it botdty, though it may be adamantine; no matter, the soul is stronger. This I have seen in life-those who are overcautious about themsetves fatl into dangers at every step; those who are afraid of losing honor and respect, get only disgrace; and those who are atways afraid of [oss, atways lose. "Face the brutes." That is a lesson for atl life-face the terrible, botdty. Those who work at a thing heart and soul not only achieve success in it but through their absorption in that they also reatize the supreme truth-Brahman. Those who work at a thing with their whote heart receive face it help from God. What the wortd wants is character. The wortd is in need of those whose life is one burning [ove, setftess. That love wi[[ make every word tett tike a thunderbott. We have to go back to phitosophy to treat things as they are. We are suffering from our own karma. lt is not the fautt of God. What we do is our own fautt, nothing else. Why shoutd God be btamed? Fitt the brain with high thoughts, highest ideals, place them day and night before you, and out of that witt come great work. Knowtedge can only be got in one way, the way of experience; there is no other way to know. �Stand up, be botd, be strong. Take the whole responsibitity on your own shoutders, and know that you are the creator of your own destiny. Att the strength and succor you want is within yourselves. Therefore, make your own future. Don't Quit Metissa Jones, Witkes '09, Biotogy When things go wrong, as they sometimes wi[t, when the road you're trudging seems atl uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest, if you must, but do not quit. Often the goal is nearer than, It seems to a faint and fattering man, Often the struggler has given up, When he might have captured the victor's cup, And he learned too [ate when the night stipped down, How close he was to the golden crown. Success is failure turned inside outThe sitver tint of the ctouds of doubt, And you never can tetl how ctose you are, It may be near when it seems so far, So stick to the fight when you're hardest hitIt's when things seem worst that you must not quit. P,ege 5 �Romans 12:1-12 Amanda Karaffa, Witkes '09, Chemistry & Education Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and hoty sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the witt of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highty of himsetf than think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has attotted to each a measure of faith. For just as we have many members in he ought to one body and atl the members do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individualty members one of another. Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingty: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with tiberatity; he who leads, with ditigence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be without hypocrisy Abhor what is evil; cting to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly tove; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering tribulation, and devoted to prayer. in �Bacca lau reate Address : Rev. Daniel Gunn Pastor, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Witkes-Barre, pA Time of Recollection & Book of Gratitude Ptease take time to quietly reftect and remember the names of those who have been influentiat, hetpfut, or important to you. The graduates are asked to please come forward to write these names in the Book of Gratitude. Benediction Theresa Monaco, Campus lnterfaith Coordinator �Joyful, Joyful, We adore Thee ted by the Wilkes University Chorus Joyfut, joyfut, we adore Thee, God of gtory, Lord of tove; Hearts unfotd like ftowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Mett the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gtadness, fitt us with the tight of day! Att Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reftect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Fietd and forest, vate and mountain, ftowery meadow, ftashing sea, Singing bird and flowing fountain, catl us to rejoice in Thee. Mortats, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began; Love divine is reigning o'er us, joining atl in heaven's ptan. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us Sunward in the triumph song of [ife. Congratulations & Blessings to the Class of 2009! Thank you for joining us. May God pour forth btessings upon alt of you as you continue on your journey. Praise God! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 62nd Annual Commencement, May 15, 2009 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/821d6fb81d80cd16ce4b9e2bc377bcf4.pdf 333b41041e131f17fcc870aeaddb298e PDF Text Text Baccalaureate Service Friday, May 21 ,2010 Dorothy Dickson Darte Center Wilkes University �Prelude Music Tsukasa Waltich, Accompanist Welcome Dr. PaulAdams, Vice President, Student Affairs lntroduction Caitlin Czeh, Campus lnterfaith Coordinator Lighting of the Candle & lnvocation Erin Wimer, Wilkes '10 Secondary Education English, Dance, Women's Studies O Lord, Open my eyes that I may see the needs of others; Open my ears that I may hear their cries; Open my heart so that they need not be without succor; Let me not be afraid to defend the weak because of the anger of the strong, Nor afraid to defend the poor because of the anger of the rich. Show me where [ove and hope and faith are needed, And use me to bring them to those places. Be with us Lord, on this night and as we continue on our journeys to new places and new chapters of our lives; Remind us that we are your hands and your feet and guide us to always do what is right, even if it is not the easy thing to do. And so open my eyes and my ears That I may this coming day be abte to do some work of peace for Thee. Amen Jrc"1-l �Response Krista Hil[, Wilkes '10 Psychology As We Begin (responsive) By Morris Sitverman (adapted) From Maariv Le-Rosh Hashanah Eternal God, as the twitight of the otd year fades into the night that marks the birth of a new year, we gather with mingted emotions, mindful of life's btessings and sorrows. Response: You, O Lord, are without beginning and without end. "A thousand yeors in Your sight ore as yesterday." But as for us, our years are [imited; every hour is precious. Response: And so we pray: "Teoch us to number our doys, That we may attain a heort of wisdom." of time, the vanity of our possessions, and the uncertainty of tife, we seek to tink our lives to that which is timetess and true. As we ponder the ftight Response: lvloy our prayers arouse within us lofty resolves and help us to give richer meaning to our daily lives. we acknowledge You as our Father, ond recognize all human beings os Your children. t4oy the new yeor be, for us and for all the world, a year of sustenonce and cheer, of peace and serenity. Response: Moy May this be a year in which Your spirit witl guide our deeds, And the love of You wi[[ fi[[ our hearts. Amen. I i"s.€ �Readings: Qur'an 1:1-2; 4824; 2:269; 98:7-8; 57:21; 23:118 Anas Alkazimi , wilkes '10, Masters, Engineering Operation Systems ln the name of Attah, Most Gracious, Most Mercifut. Praise be to Attah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Wortds. It is He Who sent down Tranquitity into the hearts of the Believers, that they may add Faith to their Faith; --for to Atlah belong the Forces of the heavens and the earth; and Attah is Fut[ of Knowledge and Wisdom. He granteth wisdom to whom He pteaseth: and he to whom wisdom is granted receiveth indeed a benefit overflowing; but none wit[ receive admonition but men of understanding. faith and do righteous deeds--they are the best of creatures. Their reward is with Altah: Gardens of Eternity, beneath which rivers ftow; they witt dwetl therein forever; Attah wett pteased with them, and they with Him: att this for such as fear of their Those who have Lord and Cherisher. Be ye foremost in seeking Forgiveness from your Lord, and a Garden of Btiss, the width whereof is as the width of Heaven and earth, prepared for those who believe in Attah and his messengers: that is the Grace of Atlah, which He bestows on whom He pteases: and Attah is the Lord of Grace abounding. 5o say; "O my [ord! grant Thou forgiveness and mercy! for Thou art the Best of those who show mercy!". Praise and thanks be to Atlah, the Lord of a[[ . -"c.4-l that exists. �"Do Lord" Wilkes University Chamber Singers Joshua 1:8 Joshua Walker, Wilkes '10 Communication Studies, Marketing This Book of the Law shatl not depart from your mouth, but you shatl meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to atl that is written in it. For then you witl make your way prosperous, and then you witt have good success. Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts witt be estabtished. Page E �Don't Quit Erin Schaffer, Wilkes '10 Nursing and Studio Art When things go wrong, as they sometimes wi[t, When the road you're trudging seems att up hitt, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smite, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but do not quit. Often the goa[ is near than, It seems to a faint and fattering man, Often the struggter has given uP, When he might have captured the victor's cup, And he learned too late when the night stipped down, How close he was to the gotden crown. Success is faiture turned inside out' The sitver tint of the clouds of doubt, And you never can tet[ how ctose you are, It may be near when it seems so far, So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit' It's when things seem worst that you must not quit �Bacca lau reate Address Rev. Jane O,Borski : Associate Pastor, United Methodist Church Otd Forge, pA Campus lnterfaith lntern, Witkes-Barre, pA Time of Recollection & Book of Gratitude Please take time to quietly reflect and remember the names of those who have been influentia[, helpful, or important to you. The graduates are asked to please come forward to write these names in the Book of Gratitude. Benediction Rev. John J. Victoria, Campus Chaplain Recessional: Joyful, Joyful, We adore Thee led by the Witkes University Chorus Joyfut, joyfut, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of [ove; Hearts unfold like ftowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Mett the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gtadness, fitt us with the tight of day! Att rhy works with joy surround rhee, earth and heaven reftect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Fietd and forest, vale and mountain, ftowery meadow, flashing sea, Singing bird and ftowing fountain cat[ us to rejoice in Thee. Mortats, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began; Father [ove is reigning o,er us, brother tove binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music [eads us Sunward in the triumph song of life Page 7 �CONGRATULTIONS & BLESSINGS TO THE CLASS OF 2O1O! May God pour forth btessings upon atl of you as you continue on Your journeY! THANKYOU!!!!! The Office of Campus lnterfaith woutd tike to thank the fottowing peopte: The Students of the Ctass of 2010, who have worked so hard to Put this evening together. Dr. Steven Thomas, director and the members of the Witkes University Chamber Singers for their wonderfuI musical setections. Tsukasa Wattich for her beautifut, musicaI accompaniment. Rev. Jane O'Borski, our speaker, for her wonderful words of GOD BLESS AND GO COLONELS!!!! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 63rd Annual Commencement, May 21, 2010 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/cdb52323368f3eac8779635f836393d9.pdf 7f7f52beb40d68afe6e78d3199e83208 PDF Text Text �Prelude Origi nat !nstrumentals Devin Albrecht, Wilkes'12 Mechanical Engineering Ushers: lan Foley, Wilkes, '14 Potiticat Science, Communication Amber Konopka, Wilkes, '14 Middte School Math & Science Education Jordyn Miller, Wilkes, '14 Mechanical Engineering, Physics lntroduction Caitlin Czeh, Campus lnterfaith Coordinator Welcome Dr. PaulAdams, Vice President, Student Affairs Lighting of the Candle & lnvocation Briette Stanton, Wilkes '13 Biotogy, Pre-Medicine PaEe2 �Baccalaureate Address: Rabbi Roger A. Lerner Temple B'nai B'rith Kingston, PA Readings: Qur'an AL Alaq, 9621 to 96:15 Qur'an , Fatir, 35:28 A hadith of the importance of education Dr. lbrahim At Maky, Witkes- Barre General Hospital Holy Bible: 1 Corinthians 13 Christa Fitipkowski, Witkes '12 Biotogy "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" Witkes University Chamber Singers Tsukasa Waltich, Accompanist Life Stages T. Kuhar Marwa At-Daraweish, Witkes, '12 Engtish By Lawrence l-"e"g �A Quote By Stephen Grettet Raina Conno6 Witkes '12, Busi ness Ad mi nistration Lakota lnstructions for Living Justine Adams, Witkes' 1 2 Psychotogy, Pre-OccupationaI Therapy, Dance P.aSe'4. �Time of Recollection & Book of Gratitude Please take time to quietly reflect and remember the names of those who have been influential, helpful, or important to you. The graduates are asked to please come forward to write these names in the Book of Gratitude. lnterlude: lnstrumentals by Tsukasa Waltich �Pr, ayer for Those Who JourneY By Joyce Rupp Nicote Pottock, Wilkes, '12 Psychology journey through [ife, we face fear of the unknown, doubts, hesita tions, anxieties and insecurities. Response: Drttw near, O God, drow near! As we Life is an unfo tding and sometimes a wonderful discovery. When our hearts are restless because they are pitgrim hearts whose home is not ht lre. Response: Drttw near, O God, draw neor! When our foot steps grow weary, when we stumbte atong the way, discoural Iement and doubt so easity come forth to greet us. Response: Drt tw neor, O God, draw near! We are atways learning what to leave behind and what to take with us as we move atong the road of tife. As we struggte to make good de cisions. Response: Drr7w neor, O God, drow neor! We encounter you, God, continuatty in the constant cycle of setting out and c oming home. Sometimes we altow life to be so busy as we tre Lve[ that we miss your presence. When we need to slow our hecti c pace. Response: Drt 7w neor, O God, drow neor! Expectancy, a nticipation, and courage rise up in our beings when we are open t o your ways, God of the witderness. As we search for reasons to hope. Response: Dr' ew neor, O God, drow neor! ln our journey ', we need a strong conviction about the beauty and goodness of [ife, a vision of hope that endures the pain and struggte, and a thread of love that weaves through a[[ of our dreams. Wher rwe try to hotd on to what gives our [ife meaning and purpose. Response: Dr aw neor, O God, draw neor! PaEe 6 �Benediction Rev. Greg Emery Adjunct Professor, Witkes University Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian South Witkes-Barre Recessiona[: Joyful, Joyful, We adore ThEe ted by the Wilkes University Chorus Tsukasa Waltich, Accompanist Joyfut, joyful, we adore Thee, God of gtory, Lord of [ove; Hearts unfold like ftowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Mett the ctouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gtadness, fitt us with the tight of day! Att Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vate and mountain, ftowery meadow, ftashing sea, Singing bird and ftowing fountain ca[[ us to rejoice in Thee. Mortals, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began; Father tove is reigning o'er us, brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyfut music leads us Sunward in the triumph song of [ife. P.ge7 �CONGRATULATIONS & BLESSINGS TO THE CLASS OF 20121 May God pour forth btessings upon atl of you as you continue on your journey! THANK YOU!!!!! The Office of Campus lnterfaith woutd like to thank the foltowing people: The Students of the Ctass of 2012, who have worked so hard to put this evening together. Dr. Steven Thomas, director and the members of the Witkes University Chamber Singers for their wonderful musicaI setections. Devin Atbrecht for sharing his wonderful musicat gifts and talents with us. Rabbi Roger Lerner for sharing with us his wonderful message. Fr. John Victoria, and Rev. Greg Emery, for their wonderfuI prayers Dr. Paul Adams, Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Mark Atten, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Phitip Ruthkosky, Associate Dean, Student Devetopment Residence Life Staff and RAs Student Devetopment Staff GOD BLESS AND GO COLONELS!!!! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 65th Annual Commencement, May 18, 2012 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/dad7c07dffffe023884f23b31a15a77d.pdf 29345fbb1ba02f50cc4e10946cc4130e PDF Text Text �Prelude Origi naI I nstru mentals Ryan Burdick, '13 Ushers: Anthony Cooper, Wilkes' 1 3 Accounting Anthony Pero, Wilkes,'1 3 Biotogy, Pre-Dentistry Brian Palmiter, Wilkes,'1 3 Envi ron mentaI Engineering Bhumi Patel, Wilkes, '13 Biotogy, Chemistry Neuroscience, Psychotogy, Women's Studies, SPanish Nichotas Wierman, Wilkes, '13 Earth and Environmentat Science lntroduction Caittin Czeh Campus lnterfaith Coordinator Welcome Dr. Pau[ Adams Vice President, Student Affairs [-"c";-l �lnvocation & Opening Prayer Rabbi Larry Kaptan Temple lsraet, Wilkes-Barre Readings: Holy Qur'an Holy Bible: Proverbs 3: 3-6 Romans 5:3-5 Brietle Stanton, Witkes '13 Biotogy, Pre-Med 1 Corinthians 10:13 Jessica Short, Witkes, '13 Elementary Education "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" Wilkes University Chamber Singers Tsukasa Waltich, Accompanist Leave Room For God Cora Gibson, Witkes, '13 Elementary Education The Man on the Roof Conor J. Clair, Mtkes, '13 Accounting, Finance, Management �Baccatau reate Add ress : Dr. Mahmoud FahmY Professor Emeritus, Witkes University Witkes-Barre ;:,p-99t.4 �Time of Recollection & Book of Gratitude Please take time to quietly reflect and remember the names of those who have been influential, helpful, or important to you. The graduates are asked to please come forward to write these names in the Book of Gratitude. lnterlude: lnstrumentals by Tsukasa Waltich �r Desiderata Robert Terry Witkes, '14 Biotogy, Pre-Med Benediction Atyssa Ktinitski Psychotogy, Neu roscience Page 6 �Recessional: Joyful, Joyful, We adore Thee led by the Witkes University Chorus Tsukasa Waltich, Accompanist Joyfut, joyfut, we adore Thee, God of gtory, Lord of [ove; Hearts unfotd like ftowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Mett the ctouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gtadness, fitt us with the tight of day! Att Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reftect Thy rays, Stars and angets sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Fietd and forest, vate and mountain, flowery meadow, ftashing sea, Singing bird and ftowing fountain cat[ us to rejoice in Thee. Mortats, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o'er us, brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyfut music teads us Sunward in the triumph song of [ife. �CONGRATULATIONS & BLESSINGS TO THE CLASS OF 201 3! May God pour forth btessings upon att of you as you continue on your journey! THANK YOU!!!!! The Office of Campus lnterfaith woutd tike to thank the foltowing peopte: The Students of the Ctass of 2013, who have worked so hard to put this evening together. Dr. Steven Thomas, Coordinator of Music and Director of Choral Activities and the members of the Witkes University Chamber Singers for their wonderful musicat setections. Ryan Burdick for sharing his wonderful musicat gifts and tatents with us. Dr. Fahmy for sharing with us his wonderful message. Rabbi Larry Kaptan for sharing his wonderful prayers with us. Dr. Pau[ Adams, Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Mark Atten, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Phitip Ruthkosky, Associate Dean, Student Devetopment Student Development Staff GOD BLESS AND GO COLONELS!!!! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 66th Annual Commencement, May 17, 2013 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/4016dfe7a6c946d9767575f1facd2ada.pdf 6e073cfbf0dfd376c4123859c74abb9e PDF Text Text �Prelude Dominick Costantino, Wilkes, '14 Communications Ushers: ' Adam Bailey, Wilkes, '14 Psychology Brittany Battista, Wilkes, '14 Communications Alexander Makos, Wilkes, '14 Marketing, Business Management, Psychology Hiral Patel, Wilkes'14 Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, and Women & Gender Studies Peter Tuzzo, Wilkes '15 Political Science lntroduction Caittin Czeh Campus lnterfaith Coordinator Welcome Dr. Pau[ Adams Vice President, Student Affairs �lnvocation & Opening Prayer Rabbi Roger Lerner Tempte B'nai B'rith, Kingston, PA Readings: Holy Bible: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Christine Lee, Wilkes' 14 Communication Psalm 27 Dominick Costantio, Wilkes, '14 Communications "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" Wilkes University Chamber Singers Tsukasa Waltich, Accompanist The Cross Room Unknown Ian Foley, Wilkes' 14 Communication, Potitical Science "Heaven" has different signs-to me By Emily Dickenson Catetyn Sofio, Wilkes '14 Engtish, Secondary Education, Women & Gender Studies �Dharma Nikita Patet, Witkes'14 MechanicaI Engineering Baccalau reate Add ress : Reverend Dr. Robert ZanickY Pastor, First Presbyterian Church Witkes-Barre, Pa �Time of Recollection & Book of Gratitude Please take time to quietly reflect and remember the names of those who have been influential, helpful, or important to you. The graduates are asked to please come forward to write these names in the Book of Gratitude. lnterlude: lnstrumentals by Tsukasa Waltich Page 5 �Prayer for Those Who Journey By Joyce Rupp Zobaida Azid, Witkes, '14 Communications As we journey through [ife, we face fear of the unknown, doubts, hesitations, anxieties and insecurities. Response: Draw neor, O God, drow neor! Life is an unfotding and sometimes a wonderful discovery. When our hearts are restless because they are pitgrim hearts whose home is not here. Response: Drow neor, O God, draw near! When our footsteps grow weary, when we stumbte along the way, discouragement and doubt so easity come forth to greet us. Response: Draw near, O God, draw neor! We are atways [earning what to [eave behind and what to take with us as we move along the road of tife. As we struggle to make good decisions. Response: Drow near, O God, draw neor! We encounter you, God, continua[ly in the constant cycte of set- ting out and coming home. Sometimes we attow life to be so busy as we travet that we miss your presence. When we need to stow our hectic pace. Response.' Drow near, O God, drow neor! Expectancy, anticipation, and courage rise up in our beings when we are open to your ways, God of the witderness. As we search for reasons to hope. Response: Draw neor, O God, drow neor! ln our journey, we need a strong conviction about the beauty and goodness of [ife, a vision of hope that endures the pain and struggle, and a thread of [ove that weaves through atl of our dreams. When we try to hotd on to what gives our life meaning and purpose. Response: Drow neor, O God, drow neor! �Benediction Adam Bailey, Wilkes '14 Pyschology Recessional: Joyful, Joyful, We adore Thee led by the Wilkes University Chorus Tsukasa Waltich, Accompanist Joyful, joyfut, we adore Thee, God of gtory, Lord of tove; Hearts unfold tike ftowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the ctouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark or doubt'-ilifJil:i,?1ffi:lir gradness' ritt us Att Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reftect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vate and mountain, ftowery meadow, flashing sea, Singing bird and ftowing fountain catt us to rejoice in Thee. Mortals, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began; Father [ove is reigning o'er us, brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us Sunward in the triumph song of [ife. Page 7 �CONGRATULATIONS & BLESSINGS TO THE CLASS OF 20141 May God pour forth btessings upon atl of you as you continue on your journey! THANK YOU!!!!! The Office of Campus Interfaith woutd like to thank the foltowing peopte: The Students of the Ctass of 2014, who have worked so hard to put this evening together. Dr. Steven Thomas, Coordinator of Music and Director of Choral Activities and the members of the Witkes University Chamber Singers for their wonderful musicaI setections. Dominick Costantino for sharing his wonderful musical gifts and tatents with us. Rev. Dr. Robert Zanicky for sharing with us his wonderfuI message. Rabbi Roger Lerner for sharing his wonderful prayers with us. Dr. Pau[ Adams, Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Mark Atten, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Phitip Ruthkosky, Associate Dean, Student Development Residence Life Staff and RAs Student Devetopment Staff GOD BLESS AND GO COLONELS!!!! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 67th Annual Commencement, May 16, 2014 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/7a4274a21682b89b34bd310a77dbe591.pdf cddaddb58c5a6c246242ae4216ccd715 PDF Text Text �Prelude Tsukasa Wattich, Accompanist Ushers: Justin Davis, Wilkes, '15 Earth & Environmental Science, Biochemistry Tristram Ford, Witkes, '17 Pharmacy Sierra Marsh, Witkes, '15 Engtish Kate Thomas, Witkes, '15 Marketing, Management lntroduction Caittin Czeh Campus I nterfaith Coordinator Welcome Dr. Pau[ Adams Vice President, Student Affairs IT;;; -I �lnvocation Simone Davies, Witkes, '15 Psychotogy Opening Prayer Rabbi Larry Kaptan Temple Israel, Witkes-Barre, PA Readings: Holy Bible: Proverbs 3:3-6 Justin Davis, Wilkes, '15 Earth & Environmental Science, Biochemistry 1 Corinthians:13 Kimberly Price, Witkes'15 Biotogy Life Lessons Thatia Garzon Witkes, '15 Psychology "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" Wilkes University Chamber Singers Tsukasa Wattich, Accompanist lG. �i Baccalau reate Add ress Reverend Dan Nichots Pasto6 Restore Church Witkes-Barre, Pa€e4 Pa l : I �Time of Recollection & Book of Gratitude Please take time to quietly reflect and remember the names of those who have been influential, helpful, or important to you. The graduates are asked to please come forward to write these names in the Book of Gratitude. lnterlude: lnstrumentals by Tsukasa Wattich Page 5 �Closing Prayer Tristram Ford, Wilkes, ,17 Pharmacy Page 6 �Recessional: Joyful, Joyful, We adore Thee ted by the Wilkes University Chorus Tsukasa Waltich, Accompanist Joyfut, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of [ove; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Mett the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortat gtadness, fitl us with the tight of day! Att Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vate and mountain, flowery meadow, ftashing sea, Singing bird and flowing fountain cal[ us to rejoice in Thee. Mortals, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o'er us, brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us Sunward in the triumph song of [ife. PageT �CONGRATULATIONS & BLESSINGS TO THE CLASS OF 2015! May God pour forth btessings upon atl of you as you continue on your journey! THANK YOU!!!!! The Office of Campus lnterfaith woutd like to thank the fotlowing people: The Students of the Class of 2015, who have worked so hard to put this evening together. Dr. Steven Thomas, Coordinator of Music and Director of Choral Activities and the members of the Witkes University Chamber Singers for their wonderful musicaI setections. Ms. Tsukasa Wattich for her beautiful piano ptaying. Rabbi Larry Kaptan for sharing his wonderful prayers with us. Rev. Dan Nichots for sharing his wonderfut words of wisdom with us. Dr. Pau[ Adams, Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Mark Atten, Dean of Students Dr. Phitip Ruthkosky, Associate Dean, Student Development Residence Life Staff and RAs Student Devetopment Staff GOD BLESS AND GO COLONELS!!!! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 68th Annual Commencement, May 15, 2015 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8ef7aedd1830ed2489cf19bc3737a82d.pdf 1d9a7ef12b77da8f989cdd5bf3df6644 PDF Text Text �PRELUDE: Tsukasa Waltich, Accompanist Ushers: Wilkes,'16 Lyssa Scott, Wilkes,'16 Digital Design and Media Art English Jeremy Miller, Kayla Wall, Wilkes,'16 Psychology INTRODUCTION Caitlin Czeh I nterf aith Coo rd i nato r WELCOME Dr. PaulAdams Vice President, Student Affairs OPEN!NG PRAYER Very Rev. JosePh Martin Head Chaplain, VA Medical Center Past Pastor, Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Wilkes-Barre READINGS: Ancient Hindu ScriPture Amal Pillai, Wilkes,'16 Mechanical Engineering, PhYsics Holy Bible Philippians 4:4-9 Olivia Questore, Wilkes,'16 Bi o I ogy/ P re-M ed, C he m istrY Leaving a Legacy from the Soul David Morse, Wilkes,'16 Entrepreneu rshi p, Busi ness Ad ministration, Accounti ng, Management, SPanish Who you have beside you Megan Powers, Wilkes,'16 Acco u nti ng, M an ag e ment "The Lord BIess You and Keep You" Wilkes University Chamber Slngers Isukasa Walti c h, Acco m pan i st �BACCALAUREATE ADDRESS: Monsignor Joseph Rauscher Pastor, St. Nlcho/as Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre Time of Recollection and Book of Gratitude time to quietly ref lect and remember the names of those who have been influential, helpful or important to you. The graduates are asked to please come forward to write these names in the Book of Gratitude. Please take lnterlude: lnstrumentals by Tsukasa Waltich Prayer When Facing the Unknown Jessica Drebot, Wilkes'16 Criminology, Sociology, lnternational Studies, Political Science, Women's and Gender Studies Closing Prayer Dr. Linda M. Paul Assocrate Professor of Philosophy RECESSIONAL: "loyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" led by the Wilkes University Chorus Isukasa Walti ch, Ac co m pan ist Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day! All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea; Singing bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee. Mortals, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o'er us, brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 69th Annual Commencement, May 20, 2016 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b4acdfa1173b44bb9ca53c9e937f217e.pdf 013a02b60e243f58151952ad21da84f2 PDF Text Text -...-- wr 'Y*S �PRELUDE Tsukasa Waltich, Piano Ushers Gabrielle Baran, Accou nti ng Hayley Bundz, Environmental Engineering Nia Williams, Environmental Engineering !NVOCATION Kristin Osipower, Coordinator of Campus lnterfaith WELCOME Dr. Paul Adams, Vice President, Student Affairs MEMOR!AL REMEMBRANCES Santana Velez. Biology Matthew Kachurak Jonathan Ratchko Brianna Smarkusky READINGS Jewish Tradition Psalm 39 and Elementary Education Sarah Kennedy, Early Childhood - Christian Tradition - Matthew 5:13-16 Casara McCleaf, Computer Science, Mathematics Muslim Tradition - The Holy Book, the Qur'an 1:1-7 (Surat al-Fatihah) Hussain Abdulrahman Alrumaym, Eusiness Management "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" - Peter C. Lutkin Wilkes University Commencement Chorus Dr. Steven Thomas, Director �BACCALAUREATE ADDRESS Rabbi Larry Kaplan Temple lsrael Time of Recollection and Book of Gratitude Sarah Bedford, Communications The graduates are invited to come forward and write the name of someone who has influenced their experience at Wilkes University in the Book of Gratitude. The book will remain available brief ly after Baccalaureate for any additional remembrances. INTERLUDE Tsukasa Waltich, Piano BENED!CT!ON Dr. Rafael Garcia, Assisfant Professor Foreign Languages RECESS!ONAL "Joyful, Joyfu!, We Adore Thee" Wilkes University Commencement Chorus Dr. Steven Thomas, Director Joyful, joyful, we adore You, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flow'rs before You, Op'ning to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day! All Your works with joy surround You, Earth and heav'n reflect Your rays, Stars and angels sing around You, Center of unbroken praise; Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and f lowing fountain Praising You eternally! Mortals, join the mighty chorus, Which the morning stars began; God's own love is reigning o'er us, Joining people hand in hand. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music leads us sunward ln the triumph song of life. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Services. 1951-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-2019 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baccalaureate Service for 70th Annual Commencement, May 19, 2017 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program