Hancher Auditorium Commencement Run of Show - Ceremony Run of Show Template

Sep 1, 2026

A run-of-show guide for the President or Conferring Official and the OSC Video Team, designed to support smooth execution of a Hancher Auditorium commencement livestream. The template directs ceremony-day coordination from pre-ceremony check-in through platform staging, timed announcements, video playback, faculty procession, welcomes and speeches, degree conferrals with designated podium roles, and final closing remarks. It also specifies entry/exit logistics and the return to the Performer’s Lounge for personal items.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatDOCX

Pages2

Reading Time1 min

AccessFree to download

Pre-Ceremony (8 a.m.)

Platform and backstage staging

Start of Ceremony (9 a.m.)

Disruption announcement and “Celebrating Iowa” video

Faculty Processional (9:05 a.m.)

Door entry and labeled seating

Welcome and Speeches (9:10 a.m.)

Speaker roles and podium displays

Conferral of Degrees (9:30 a.m.)

Name readers, handshake sequence, and center stage

Closing Remarks (10:15 a.m.)

Closing speaker at stage right podium

Faculty Recessional (10:25 a.m.)

Door 4 exit and adjourning

FAQs

Who is this run-of-show guide intended for?

It serves as a guide for the President or Conferring Official upon arrival and as a planning reference for the OSC Video Team to ensure smooth livestream execution.

What should be completed before the ceremony begins?

Complete the bolded sections on page two with details applicable to the specific ceremony.

What is the overall event timeline included in the template?

The template covers pre-ceremony activities starting at 8 a.m., the ceremony start at 9 a.m., faculty processional at 9:05 a.m., welcome and speeches at 9:10 a.m., degree conferrals at 9:30 a.m., closing remarks at 10:15 a.m., and faculty recessional at 10:25 a.m.

Sep 1, 2026

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