A student speaker was first incorporated into the ceremony in 1991 and has been well received by graduates and their guests. The competition for a commencement speaker is open to all graduating seniors in the Faculties of Arts and Letters, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Social Sciences and Special and Individualized Majors.
Nicolas D. Goodman, vice provost for undergraduate education, will chair a selection committee comprised of faculty, staff and student representatives.
Seniors who wish to be considered must submit a written version of their speech to Goodman. Each of three finalists will present his/her address before the committee. The winning speech will be presented by the student at the University Commencement.
Speeches should be no longer than six minutes. Selection will be based on relevancy, appropriateness of content and delivery.
Entries must be submitted by Thursday, April 3, to the Student Speaker Selection Committee c/o Dr. Nicholas D. Goodman, vice provost for undergraduate education, 255 Capen Hall, North Campus, 645-2991.
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