NROTC Commissioning Ceremony

On behalf of Columbia University,

you are cordially invited to a ceremony celebrating the

commissioning of

Dana Clarke

Paul Randall

Thursday, May 21, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Faculty House, Seminar Ballroom

64 Morningside Drive

Columbia University in the City of New York

A reception will immediately follow the ceremony.

Military Uniform:

Summer White (Navy)

Dress Blue 'B' - Summer Whites (Marine Corps)

Full Service Dress (Air Force)

or Service Equivalent

Kindly respond by Monday, May 18

Info: National Anthem

Invocation-Rev. Ryan Kuratko

Remarks
Captain Dennis L. Farrell
Commanding Officer, NYC NROTC, SUNY Maritime

Remarks
Shih-Fu Chang
Dean
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

Reading of the Commissioning Scroll

Administration of Oath of Office

Installation of Rank and
Rendering First Salute

Anchors Aweigh and Marines' Hymn



Guests are invited to a reception following the ceremony.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Faculty House, 64 Morningside Drive, New York, United States

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