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Sally Pederson
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Educators: More than a Miracle (ISU College of Education Commencement Address) - May 9, 1999
May 9, 2003
Thank you for honoring me by asking me to be your commencement speaker. Surely it would come as a surprise to some of my former professors who had me as a student here thirty years ago. Of course since then, I've sat through my share of commencement speeches and even given a few. So, I know what a good speech should be... intelligent, insightful, inspiring - and brief. I am pretty sure I can do one out of four. This is probably THE MOST important graduation ceremony you will ever […]
Christine Gregoire
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Washington State University Commencement Address - May 7, 2005
May 7, 2005
Good afternoon. As I look out and see the class of 2005 and your families and friends, I realize the challenge for a graduation speaker is to deal with some very different audiences. What do I say to parents and family -- whom I know are awash with pride, nostalgia and a little glee? My knowledge about this has changed dramatically since I experienced the college graduation of my oldest daughter, Courtney, a few years back. I remember the flood of memories I felt that day. The memories of the […]
Carrie Chapman Catt
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Commencement Address at Iowa State College - June 15,1921
June 15, 1921
Ever since the first graduating class, the elders have been giving graduates advice, and I predict that so long as there are graduates the elders will continue to give them advice, although graduates will continue to pay small heed. This relation between the old and the young is quite normal. Each incoming generation seems to issue a challenge to the outgoing generation, as though it said, "What a pitiful botch of things you have made! Just watch us!" And the outgoing generation, sensing that unspoken challenge, wants to rise to […]
Madeleine K Albright
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Dickinson College Commencement - May 18, 2014
May 18, 2014
President Roseman, members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, distinguished guests and parental units—but most of all, Class of 2014, good morning. I'm so happy to be with you. As a former professor and current mother and grandmother, I confess that I just love commencement ceremonies. I love the ceremony because of the academic settings. And I love this outfit—seriously! And although I love to daydream during commencement speeches, I want to begin by thanking you for this invitation and for the honorary degree, which I will always treasure. […]
Dalia Grybauskaite
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Commencement Address at Georgetown School of Foreign Service - May 18, 2013
May 18, 2013
As prepared for delivery. Dear Professors, Dear Students, Dear Guests, Thank you for a very generous introduction. And thank you for the honorable degree. Georgetown University was an extremely important stage in my life. My office in Vilnius overlooks the beautiful campus of Vilnius University. Vilnius University was founded in the 16th century by the Jesuits, like Georgetown. I remember when 21 years ago I first came to Georgetown for the Pew Economic Freedom Fellows program. Travelling from the newly independent Lithuania, still via Moscow, and still unsure whether they […]
Lynn Sherr
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Commencement Address at Wellesley College - May 28, 2010
May 28, 2010
Kim -- President Bottomly -- very distinguished faculty, trustees, staff, sister alums, loving parents and grandparents and families and all the friends who made all of this possible today, and above all, beautiful, bubbly members of the Royal Purple class of 2010. Congratulations! I've even written my speech on purple paper today. Thank you for inviting me to your party. Thank you for letting me pretend I'm still here. And above all, thank you for showing me what the Scream Tunnel sounds like! I celebrate your accomplishments and I share […]
Nancy Pelosi
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Commencement Address at Bard College - May 24, 2014
May 24, 2014
Thank you very much, President Botstein, for your very kind and generous words of introduction. More importantly, thank you for being such a strong, creative force, and such a bold leader, in the field of higher education. Let us salute our great president. Sometimes it seems as if he is spreading the word of Bard College everywhere. On a recent occasion I saw him in Budapest where he was conducting a symphony and bragging about Bard. What he loves best, of course, is teaching classes on campus. Mr. President, your […]
Nancy Pelosi
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Commencement Address at UC Berkeley - May 17, 2014
May 17, 2014
Thank you, Dennis Shem, for your kind introduction, and congratulations on your leadership in the class of 2014. Thank you to Chancellor Nicholas Dirks, for being a stalwart champion of students and higher education. Thank you to the students, faculty, and leaders of UC Berkeley for your invitation to participate in this special day. I’m honored to be here. To the parents, grandparents, families and friends of the graduates: your love and support, your hard work and sacrifice, have helped make this day a reality. Let us all acknowledge you […]
Jeanne Shaheen
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Keene State College Commencement Address - May 11, 2013
May 11, 2013
Remarks as prepared for delivery. President Kahn, members of the faculty, honored graduates, family and friends. I am so pleased to be here with all of you today to celebrate the accomplishments of the class of 2013. Congratulations to all of the graduates. You all worked very hard to get to this day and you should be very proud of what you've accomplished. But no great accomplishment is achieved alone. Your friends, your families, and your teachers supported you throughout your academic career. Today is a celebration of their contributions […]
Michelle Obama
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Remarks at Topeka School District Senior Recognition Day - May 16, 2014
May 16, 2014
Thank you, guys. Thank you so much. Wow! Look at you guys. All right, you all rest yourselves. You’ve got a big day tomorrow. I want you guys to be ready. It is beyond a pleasure and an honor, truly, to be with you here today to celebrate the class of 2014. Thank you so much for having me. I’m so proud of you guys. Days like this make me think of my own daughters, so forgive me if a get a little teary. You guys look great. We have […]