By Steve Gilliam, University Relations
UNCG will hold commencement exercises at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, in the Greensboro Coliseum, with art faculty member Dr. K. Porter Aichele as speaker.
Aichele’s address will be titled “Turning the Tables.” Last spring, she received the Alumni Teaching Excellence Award from UNCG.
An associate professor and former head of the Department of Art, Aichele came to UNCG in 1990. She teaches courses in art history and museum studies. Her research specialty is 20th century American art.
UNCG Chancellor Patricia A. Sullivan will welcome the graduates and their families, and will play a central role in the ceremony. Approximately 1,400 students are candidates to be recognized.
In addition to Sullivan and Aichele, other participants will include Provost Edward Uprichard; Dr. Gary Rosenkrantz, chair of the Faculty Senate; Thomas W. Ross, chair of the UNCG Board of Trustees; Gladys Ashe Robinson representing the UNC Board of Governors; Ann Fitzmaurice-Russ, president of the UNCG Alumni Association; Dr. James Petersen, dean of the Graduate School; and Dr. Elena Karpova, who will be the speaker for the December graduating class.
Also taking part in the ceremonies will be UNCG’s academic deans and Dr. Terry Nile, who is faculty marshal and mace bearer. At the conclusion, the University Bell will be rung by the class speaker and Doris McPhail Hall, an alumna of the Class of 1955. The Commencement Brass and Chorus will provide music.
