At the request of a neighborhood high school principal, I recently gave a short speech at their commencement. I was honored by the request, but to tell the truth, the invitation gave me pause. I’ve been to several high school graduations, including my own, and for the life of me I cannot remember who spoke…
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Commencements & Graduations
Last weekend I had the privilege and responsibility of participating in the 2013 graduation ceremonies at Curry College. It was a beautiful day and by all accounts, an extremely successful ceremony. The featured speaker was Kenneth Feinberg, the attorney who distributed the 9-11 fund and is currently overseeing the One Boston fund. More than 800…
Commencing a Rethink
Late spring the season higher education celebrates and sends forth its graduates, usually with pomp, circumstance and oration. The commencement address, often given by an honorary degree recipient and friend of the institution, figures prominently in this ritual. It has long been a fixture of academia, with commencement addresses taking place in the United States…