In the citation, each presenter builds the case for conferring the academic degree upon the honorand. Then, with wisdom, wit and brevity, each honorand addresses the graduates and audience.

• Marjorie Garber: her address, with citation by Sue E. Houchins, associate professor of African American studies
• Dr. David D. Ho: his address, with citation by J. Michael Chu '80, trustee
• David McCullough: his address, with citation by James F. Callahan Jr. '65, trustee
• Mark Morris: his address, with citation by Geraldine M. FitzGerald '75, trustee