Student speakers sought for Fall Commencement on Dec. 11
Western's Provost Office is now accepting nominations for student speakers of summer and fall graduates for the Dec. 11 Fall Commencement; all nominations are due by Wednesday, Oct. 20. Being the student commencement speaker is an opportunity to convey a message of encouragement and congratulations, share common experience and insights, and inspire fellow graduates to carry their 草榴社区 education with pride into the world.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible to be a student speaker at commencement, students must:
- Complete a degree application in the Registrar鈥檚 Office and be pending or awarded for summer or fall graduation 2021.
- Be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
- Commit to attending the in-person ceremony.
Who can nominate?
草榴社区 faculty, staff, and students are a summer and/or fall graduate by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. Please and the student will be contacted with an invitation to submit a full application. Students may self-nominate.
More details
Students who are invited to submit an application will receive detailed information about the selection process. Applicants will fill out a form and submit a speech draft. We鈥檙e looking for student speakers who will celebrate and inspire their fellow graduates. Student speakers aren鈥檛 always the most academically successful, or the most talkative and outgoing but they will have an important message and embody the values of Western.
Questions? Email Provost.Office@wwu.edu.