Public Functions

Public Functions Committee is composed of the University Marshal, who chairs the committee, and 13 university faculty members, appointed by the Provost for five-year terms. It supervises appearances of the Faculty and students at Fall Convocation, Founders' Day, Law Commencement, Undergraduate Baccalaureate and Commencement, and other official occasions such as presidential inaugurations.

Julie Woodzicka, Chair and University Marshal, 2021-2024

Ex Officio Members:

  • Michael Rhodenizer, Lead Carpenter, Facilities Services

University Marshal and 13 Appointed Faculty Members - Two annually for five-year term:

  • Hugo Blunch 2024-2025 (one year leave replacement for Edward Adams - 2021-2025)
  • Marcos Perez - 2021-2025
  • Holly Shablack - 2020-2025
  • Kefu Lu - 2020-2025
  • Kary Smout- 2024-2027
  • Justin Davis - 2023-2028
  • Patrick Walters - 2023-2028
  • Kameliya Atanasova - 2024-2029
  • Roger Crockett 2024-2025 (one year leave replacement for Antoine Edwards - 2024-2029)
  • Stu Gray - 2024-2029
  • Gregory Parker - 2024-2029
  • Elizabeth Teaff - 2024-2029
  • Clyde Wang - 2024-2029