Tag: commencement
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‘Change is the only constant’: Renowned voice actor, Colorado College grad addresses class of 2026
In her first commencement speech after the “interim” tag was removed from her title, Colorado College President Manya Whitaker stood before nearly 500 graduates-in-waiting at Ed Robson Arena and issued a challenge. The U.S. is celebrating its 250th birthday this year, Whitaker said, and the opening chapter of its next 250 years will be written,…
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GUEST OPINION: The banality of modern-day commencement speeches
It’s that season again. Graduation exercises are now upon us, that scholastic rite of Spring happening all over the country. Once again, we’ll hear another torrent of cliched advice being rolled out by celebrity commencement speakers for the Class of 2026. Please tell me why this annual exercise has become so predictably banal? Why is…
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Air Force Academy announces 2021 graduation speaker
The Air Force Academy announced Monday its May 26 graduation speaker will be Army Gen. Mark A Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Milley is the nation’s highest ranking military officer and a principal advisor to President Joe Biden. “General Milley has served in numerous command and staff positions as well as several operational deployments…
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Air Force Academy announces graduation plans
The Air Force Academy is moving forward with plans to celebrate the class of 2021 with family and friends May 26 at Falcon Stadium. COVID safety protocols will include wearing masks, social distancing and assigned group seating. Graduating cadets may invite three guests each. The academy plans to make a decision based on coronavirus figures…