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Posted on Sat, May 1, 2010 : 6:24 a.m.

A look at today's order of exercises for the University of Michigan's Spring Commencement

By Ryan J. Stanton

Processional — Crown Imperial, composed by Sir William Walton, The University of Michigan Commencement Band

The National Anthem — The Star Spangled Banner by soloist Mary Martin, senior, School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Reflection — Samir Mohammed Islam, senior, College of Literature, Science and the Arts

Opening and Introductions — Teresa A. Sullivan, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs

Remarks on Behalf of the Faculty — Michael Thouless, chair, Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs

Welcome — Terrence J. McDonald — dean, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Remarks on Behalf of the Students — Alex Marston, senior, College of Literature, Science and the Arts

Statement to Class of 2010 — Mary Sue Coleman, president, University of Michigan

Greetings — The Honorable Jennifer M. Granholm, governor, state of Michigan

Conferring of Honorary Degree — Mary Sue Coleman, Barack H. Obama, doctor of laws

Commencement Address — The Honorable Barack H. Obama, 44th president of the United States

Conferring of Honorary Degrees — Mary Sue Coleman, Jean W. Campbell, doctor of laws; Ornette Coleman, doctor of music; Stanford R. Ovshinsky, doctor of science; Susan Stamberg, doctor of humane letters; Charles M. Vest, doctor of laws

Conferring of Degrees — Mary Sue Coleman

Commissioning of Reserve Officers' Training Corps — The Honorable Barack H. Obama

Congratulations — Alumni Association of the University of Michigan

The Alma Mater — The Yellow and Blue, composed by Michael W. Balfe, the U-M Commencement Band and the Audience

Closing — Mary Sue Coleman

The Victors — The U-M Commencement Band and the Audience

Recessional — Proud Heritage, composed by William Latham, the University of Michigan Commencement Band

Ryan J. Stanton covers government for AnnArbor.com. Reach him at ryanstanton@annarbor.com or 734-623-2529.