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education1 year ago•4 min saved

Princeton Class of 2024 Urged to Shape the Future at Commencement

Sam Waterston, known for his role in "Law & Order," addressed Princeton University's Class of 2024 during their Class Day, encouraging graduates to find their own answers and shape the world. The event, marked by student activism and unique traditions, highlighted the graduates' resilience through the pandemic and ongoing global issues. Waterston emphasized the importance of taking action and using their education to create a better future.

via NJ.com|

#class-day #education #graduation-speech

education1 year ago•4 min saved

"USC Valedictorian Asna Tabassum's Controversial Speech Cancellation Sparks Cancel Culture Debate"

USC valedictorian Asna Tabassum stands by her anti-Israeli activism that led to her being barred from delivering a commencement speech, citing her commitment to the values and lessons taught by the university. University officials withdrew the offer over security concerns sparked by her views, which were criticized as promoting antisemitic rhetoric. The decision has sparked debate on free speech, security, and ideological issues, with some condemning the university's response and others expressing support for Tabassum's right to expression.

via New York Post |

#antisemitism #education #free-speech

education1 year ago•2 min saved

"USC Cancels Valedictorian's Speech Amid Safety Concerns"

The University of Southern California has announced that valedictorian Asna Tabassum will no longer deliver a graduation speech due to "substantial risks relating to security" stemming from social media discussions about her selection and her pro-Palestine stance. The decision has sparked controversy, with some criticizing the university for silencing student activism and others expressing concerns about creating an unwelcoming environment for Jewish graduates. The move comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has led to threats and harassment directed at individuals expressing support for either side on social media.

via USA TODAY|

#education #graduation-speech #israel-hamas-conflict

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Liz Cheney to Speak at Colorado College Graduation Amid GOP Speculation

Liz Cheney, former U.S. Rep. and Wyoming Republican, will give a graduation speech at Colorado College, her alma mater, amid speculation about her political future and her insistence that Donald Trump never become president again. Cheney's busy speaking schedule and subject matter have fueled speculation about whether she may enter the 2024 GOP presidential primary. Though she remains undecided about her political future, her fierce anti-Trump stance and her role as vice chairwoman of the Jan. 6 Select Committee elevated her platform high enough to call on a national network of donors and Trump critics to support a White House run.

via ABC News|

#colorado-college #donald-trump #gop

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Ukrainian President Zelensky Surprises Johns Hopkins with Commencement Speech

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky surprised graduates at Johns Hopkins University’s commencement by giving a speech about his country’s fight for freedom and the importance of time. Zelensky’s appearance was a closely held secret and came after the university’s president wrote him a letter. He praised the United States for its support of Ukraine and told the graduates that he had no doubt they would all become great doctors, lawyers, engineers, leaders of new technologies and businesses. Zelensky was awarded an honorary doctorate and his speech was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for students “at a moment when the stakes are so high for the future of global democracy."

via The Washington Post|

#graduation-speech #johns-hopkins-university #politics

lifestyle2 years ago•2 min saved

Bill Gates regrets not discovering work-life balance earlier.

During a commencement speech at Northern Arizona University, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates advised graduates to prioritize work-life balance and take breaks when needed. Gates, who previously admitted to being a tough boss during his early days at Microsoft, encouraged graduates to nurture relationships and celebrate successes. He also advised them to live in the moment and have fun, reminding them that their current decisions do not have to define their entire career. Gates also urged graduates to work together to solve important problems such as artificial intelligence and climate change.

via The Hill|

#bill-gates #career #graduation-speech

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Biden Addresses Racial Progress and White Supremacy in Howard University Speech.

President Joe Biden delivered a graduation speech at Howard University, a leading historically Black university, where he acknowledged that American history "has not always been a fairy tale" and that racism has long torn the country apart. He also spoke about the need to stand up against hate and choose love over disunion. During his speech, several students held handmade signs in silent protest over white supremacist violence. Biden was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree and is scheduled to deliver another commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado on June 1.

via NBC News|

#graduation-speech #howard-university #joe-biden

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Biden Addresses Howard University on White Supremacy and Hope

President Joe Biden called white supremacy the "most dangerous terrorist threat" to the US in his commencement address to Howard University's graduating class. He urged the graduates to fight for the soul of the nation and put the strength of diversity at the center of American life. However, some students criticized the Biden-Harris administration's treatment of African Americans, with signs reading "Biden and Harris don't care about Black people" and "Black People Under Attack."

via POLITICO|

#graduation-speech #howard-university #joe-biden