Commencement
Scope and Content
This collection consists of programs and general files relating to Commencement Ceremonies held at Southern Utah University. Included are speeches, invitations, programs, tape cassettes, DVDs and general documents relating to the planning and ceremony.
Dates
- Creation: 1905-Current
Access
The collection is open and freely available to researchers during Special Collections hours or by appointment. Researchers must complete an Application for Use and show a photo ID prior to accessing materials
Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives.
Historical Information
The first graduation of the Branch Normal School occurred in 1900, with ten graduates. As the Branch Normal School became the Branch Agricultural College (1913-1953), followed by College of Southern Utah (1953-1969), the graduation ceremony changed from a small ceremony in the main Assembly Hall of Old Main, to a full procession across campus to which was held in the newly completed Auditorium.
The College of Southern Utah became the Southern Utah State College (1969-1991) and finally Southern Utah University (1991-Current). As this change occurred, so did the number of students graduates. As of 2024, the number of graduating students was 3,047.
Extent
4.5 Linear Feet : 6 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Items in this collection are arranged chronologically.
Accession Information
Items in this collection have been gathered from orphan files and special collections staff as the events happen.
Processing Information
Items in this collection have been processed as received. The entire collection was reprocessed on 12/13/2024 by Special Collections Staff
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives Repository