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(instrumental music)

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(muffled chattering)

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(slow violin music)

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(muffled chattering)

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(instrumental music)

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(applauding)

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- Good morning.

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- [Audience] Good morning.

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- I'm Chris Long, Dean of the 
College of Arts and Letters

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and of the MSU Honors College.

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We gather here today to 
celebrate the graduates

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from the College of 
Arts and Letters.

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(applauding)

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Please stand and join 
students and faculty

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in singing one stanza of 
"America The Beautiful"

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led by G. Dean Graham, 
doctoral student

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of the College of 
Music Performance in 
the College of Music.

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We will be accompanied 
by the MSU Symphony Band

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under the direction 
of Robert Abend,

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Doctoral Student 
in Music Conducting

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in the College of Music.

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(instrumental music)

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♪ Oh beautiful, for 
spacious skies ♪

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♪ For amber waves of grain ♪

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♪ For purple 
mountain majesties ♪

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♪ Above the fruited plain ♪

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♪ America! America! ♪

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♪ God shed his grace on thee ♪

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♪ And crown thy good 
with brotherhood ♪

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♪ From sea to shining sea ♪

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(applauding)

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- You may be seated.

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At this time, I would like to 
request a moment of silence

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to consider the purpose 
that brings us here.

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To give thanks 
each in our own way

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for the education 
you have received,

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and the friends 
you have enjoyed.

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In this silence, in the 
exhale of your breath,

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I hope you can settle into 
the joy of this moment.

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So often in the pursuit of 
happiness, we fail to pause,

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to truly be happy in the moment.

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Let this be a celebration.

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Let this be a time of joy.

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On behalf of the 
faculty and staff

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of the College of 
Arts and Letters,

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I welcome all graduates, 
families and friends

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to the commencement ceremony 
of the class of 2022

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from the College 
of Arts and Letters

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at Michigan State University.

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(applauding)

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As we begin our ceremony today,

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I would like to acknowledge

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the land Michigan State's 
main campus occupies.

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We collectively acknowledge

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that Michigan State 
University occupies,

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the ancestral and traditional 
and contemporary land

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of the Anishinaabe, 
Three Fires Confederacy

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of Ojibwa, Ottawa, and 
Potawatomi peoples.

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In particular, the 
University resides on land

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seated in the 1819 
treaty of Saginaw.

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We recognize support and 
advocate for the sovereignty

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of Michigan's 12 federally 
recognized Indian nations

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for historic indigenous 
communities in Michigan

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for indigenous individuals 
and communities

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who live here now,

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and for those who 
were forcibly removed

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from their homelands.

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By offering this 
land acknowledgement,

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we affirm indigenous sovereignty

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and will work to hold 
Michigan State University

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more accountable to the 
needs of American Indian,

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and indigenous peoples.

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Our commitment in the college 
to indigenous communities

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and our very own American Indian

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and indigenous studies 
program is unwavering.

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Over the last two years

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we have created endowed 
faculty positions

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to enhance teaching and 
learning for our students,

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positions such as the Leslie 
chair in indigenous studies,

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the 1855 professor in Great 
Lake Anishinaabe knowledge,

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spiritualities and 
cultural practices.

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In addition, our 
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to support indigenous language,

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teaching and outreach to 
indigenous communities

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has been supported by 
a $2.5 million grant.

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We name these initiatives here

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to affirm this land and 
knowledge, not only in words,

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but in concrete and 
sustainable actions.

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Thank you.

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(applauding)

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The ceremony we celebrate 
today is called Commencement

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because it marks a beginning.

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You are embarking on a new path

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as you leave this 
beautiful campus

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and chart a meaningful 
course for your lives.

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At such moments of beginning,

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it is fitting to 
reflect upon the paths

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that have brought you 
to this commencement.

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For we celebrate here today,

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not simply the courses 
you have passed

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but the educational 
experiences that empower you

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to bring your whole 
selves to the work

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of creating a more just 
and beautiful world.

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At the heart of a 
liberal arts education

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is the cultivation 
of intellectual,

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creative and ethical habits

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that will enable you to 
live a fulfilling life.

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At this time, we wish to 
pay tribute to graduates

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who not only completed their 
academic programs successfully,

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but who have the distinction 
of having maintained

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the highest grade point 
averages in the class,

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a perfect 4.0, thereby meriting 
the Board of Trustees Award.

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To be eligible for 
this prestigious award,

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at least three fourths of 
the credits for the degree

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must be earned in residence 
at Michigan State University.

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Will the students 
who are present,

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please stand and remain standing 
as your names are called.

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I request that you 
hold your applause

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until all are introduced.

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Alyssa De Torres, Art 
History and Visual Culture,

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College of Arts and Letters,

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Supply Chain Management,

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Eli Broad College of 
Business and Honors College.

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Madeline Aisha, Apparel 
and Textile Design,

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College of Arts and Letters,

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Genomics and Molecular Genetics,

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College of Natural 
Science, Honors College.

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Stephanie Garcia, Humanities 
Pre-law, Honors College.

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Fiona Graham, English.

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Lacey Kunsman, Professional 
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College of Arts and Letters.

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Public relations,

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College of Communication, 
Arts and Scientists,

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Honors College.

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Julia Lutz, Linguistics.

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Sydney Schneider, 
Theater, Honors College.

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Brittany Stahl, 
Experience Architecture.

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Emma Schumacher, Art 
Education, Honors College.

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Izzy Taylor, Philosophy.

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Congratulations.

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(applauding)

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Stay standing for a minute. 
I have one more thing to say.

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Each of you should be 
proud of the extend

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outstanding academic 
record that honors you

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and your university.

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On behalf of your classmates, 
the faculty, the officers,

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and trustees of the university,

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I extend sincere 
congratulations and best wishes.

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Please join me in 
another round of applause

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for these amazing students.

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(applauding)

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Okay, now you can sit down.

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And now I would like to present

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the Louis B Sudler 
Prize Award Winners.

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This award goes to 
graduating seniors

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who have demonstrated 
outstanding achievement

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in the areas of performing 
and creative arts,

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including the Fine Arts, Music, 
Creative Writing, Theater,

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or Electronic Photographic Arts.

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And who also show promise 
of future achievement.

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Will the students 
who are present,

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please stand and remain standing 
as your names are called.

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I request again that 
you hold your applause

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until all are introduced.

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Madeline Aisha, Apparel 
and Textile Design,

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College of Arts and Letters.

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Genomics and Molecular Genetics,

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College of Natural 
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Mary Claire Zul, 
English, Honors College.

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Sarah Kuchinsky, Film Studies, 
College of Arts and Letters.

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Media Information,

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College of Communication 
Arts and Sciences.

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Valentine MC Williams, English.

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On behalf of the 
faculty and staff

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in the College of 
Arts and Letters,

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we extend our congratulations.

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Please join me in applause 
for the class of 22,

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Louis B. Sudler 
Prize Award Winners.

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(applauding)

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You may be seated.

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At this time,

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I would also like to recognize 
our 11 citizen scholars

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who are graduating 
with us today.

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Established in 2016, the 
Citizen Scholars Program

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has been a prestigious 
scholarly experience

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designed to prepare students 
to succeed academically,

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while gaining opportunities 
for high impact learning

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such as study abroad,

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undergraduate research 
and internships.

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This program sets high standards 
for high achieving students

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who expect to be challenged.

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Over the years these students

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have put their arts and 
humanities values, knowledge,

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skills and practices 
into action,

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leading us toward a more just 
inclusive and open society

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contributing to positive 
social transformation.

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Today we have 11 students

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graduating from the 
citizen scholars program,

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and would these students 
please stand and be recognized.

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Citizen Scholars, please.

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(applauding)

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You may be seated.

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It is only fitting then that 
we now turn to recognize

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the winner of our top award

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for a College of Arts 
and Letter students.

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And that is the 2022 Outstanding 
Senior Achievement Award.

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This award is given out annually

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to a student who embodies 
four hallmark characteristics

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of an outstanding graduate.

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Service and leadership,

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personal and 
professional development,

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interdisciplinary 
scholarship and practice,

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and a commitment to 
cross-cultural diversity.

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Please join me in congratulating 
this year's winner

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of the 2022 Outstanding 
Senior Award

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from the Experience Architecture

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and Media and Information 
Program, Emily Lynn.

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(applauding)

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Congratulations, Emily.

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In recognizing all 
these award winners,

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we celebrate the deepest values

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of the liberal arts education 
each of you has received.

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Your College of Arts 
and Letters Degree

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at Michigan State University 
draws upon the power

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of varied viewpoints 
and diverse backgrounds.

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As a group, 200 of you will 
speak 25 different languages.

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Over 100 of you have 
visited or studied abroad

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in 30 different countries.

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And nearly 120 of 
you have interned

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in organizations 
across the world.

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These experiences have 
provided you with the capacity

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to think critically, 
imagine creatively,

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and respond ethically to 
the most pressing social

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and cultural challenges we face.

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Your education in the 
College of Arts and Letters

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has empowered you 
to be conscientious

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and engage citizens leaders

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who can work collaboratively 
with local, national

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and global organizations.

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Your degrees have been enhanced 
by the study and practice

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of written and artistic 
expression from 
diverse traditions

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and interdisciplinary courses.

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So you are prepared to 
live in multiple worlds.

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And you are capable of 
imagining how to enrich lives

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and relationships in a wide 
variety of different contexts.

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For generations, alumni from 
the College of Arts and Letters

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at Michigan State University 
has transformed lives

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through engaged leadership, and 
I know you will do the same,

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but you have to put the values

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that have shaped your 
education into practice.

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Only through intentional 
practice will your passion,

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your leadership and 
talent mobilize the power

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of an MSU Liberal Arts Degree

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to bring more justice and beauty

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into a world so badly 
in need of both.

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On behalf of the 
faculty and staff

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of the College of 
Arts and Letters,

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I wish you the best as you 
pursue the personal goals

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each of you have for your lives,

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your families and 
your communities.

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But we hope too that as you 
embark upon this new journey,

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you will remember how 
your experience here

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on the banks of the red seater

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has shaped the person 
you have become.

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And that you will return often

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to mentor and support the 
next generation of students

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in the same spirit in which 
those who came before you

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provided the support and 
encouragement you needed

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to arrive at this exciting 
moment of commencement.

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Thank you.

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(applauding)

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I now ask Cara Cilano,

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Associate Dean for Undergraduate 
Education in the College

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to introduce our 
student speaker.

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- Congratulations graduates.

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I'm gonna go off script 
just for a second

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to say Dean Long said, 
this is a joyful moment.

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So let's hear your 
joyful noises.

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Come on, a little louder.

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(crowd cheering)

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It's better.

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It's better. That's better.

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Wonderful.

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I am pleased to be here 
today to introduce you

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to our student commencement 
speaker, Madeline Aisha.

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Madeline is graduating from 
the College of Arts and Letters

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with a Bachelor of 
Fine Arts Degree

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in Apparel and Textile Design

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from the College 
of Natural Science

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with the Bachelor 
of Science Degree

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in Genomics and 
Molecular Genetics

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and from Michigan State 
University's Honors College.

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She has spent the 
last four years

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actively pursuing both 
the arts and sciences

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through a plethora of 
extracurricular experiences.

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She worked as a mentor 
and resource for 
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in the Apparel and 
Textile Design Department

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as a studio supervisor

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and president of MSU's Fashion 
Design Student Association.

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She participated in 
both genetics and 
fashion based research

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as a undergraduate research 
assistant for Dr. Theresa Winge,

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Rebecca Shing and 
Dr. Patrick Venta.

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On top of classes and 
additional responsibilities,

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she even started a business, 
making and donating face masks

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to her local community during 
the start of the pandemic.

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She has been able to combine 
her many interests in ways,

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and recently presented her 
senior fashion collection

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of five redesigned lab 
coats at the 24th annual

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University Undergraduate 
Research and Arts Forum.

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Madeline is also 
extremely passionate

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about educating students 
and supporting survivors

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of sexual assault and 
relationship violence.

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And was a peer educator 
for the prevention,

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outreach and 
education department,

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as well as a volunteer 
medical advocate

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for MSU center for survivors.

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During her time here at MSU,

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Madeline has received 
several accolades

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in both the sciences 
and the arts.

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She received

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the Dr. Amber Cody Springman 
Memorial Scholarship,

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the Russell B. DuVal Scholarship

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from the Department 
of Microbiology & 
Molecular Genetics

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for her commitment to 
furthering scientific knowledge

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through research.

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She has been awarded the 
College of Arts and Letters,

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Community Partner Award,

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and the peer educator 
scholarship for her passion

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for serving and 
educating others.

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She also received

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the Alumni Endowed 
Student Book Scholarship,

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the Anna Baya Award and the 
Cole Excellence Scholarship

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in recognition of her academic 
and artistic achievements,

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as well as the Board 
of Trustees Award

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for maintaining and 
graduating with a 4.0 GPA.

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And most recently 
she was awarded

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the 2022 Louis B. Sudler Prize

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for outstanding 
achievement in the Arts.

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And I think she's 
just getting started.

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Madeline's time at MSU 
and future career plans

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are driven by her desire to 
explore each opportunity,

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promote interdisciplinary 
learning

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and give back to 
her communities.

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Following graduation,

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Madeline is heading 
off on a tour of Europe

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before moving to New York City,

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where she has accepted a 
job as a community manager

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for the skincare 
conglomerate super ordinary.

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She plans to 
explore her passions

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in both the science 
and design, spaces,

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as well as pursue additional 
opportunities like Fulbright.

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Her plan is to eventually 
go to medical school

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to become a dermatologist 
or plastic surgeon.

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But she is open to 
taking advantage

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of any extra opportunities 
that come her way.

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Madeline is a compelling 
representative

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of our dynamic and 
engaged student body.

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We are delighted and proud to 
counter among our graduates.

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She is here today to remind us

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of the importance of 
reflection, personal engagement,

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and the need for forward 
movement towards change.

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All challenges that 
she knows well,

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I invite all of you to join me

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in welcoming to the podium, the 
College of Arts and Letters,

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2022 undergraduate student 
commencement maker,

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Madeline Aisha.

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(crowd cheering)

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- Wow, that was quite the 
introduction. Thank you.

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Good morning everyone.

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I am truly honored to be here,

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speaking on behalf of the 
College of Arts and Letters,

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to all of the students, 
respected staff and 
faculty, alumni,

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friends and family 
here with us today.

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Congratulations to 
my fellow graduates

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for all of your hard 
work and successes.

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After the exams, difficult 
critiques, club meetings,

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performances, 
extracurricular events

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and long hours spent 
learning and studying,

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graduation is finally upon us.

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Congratulations. We did it.

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(applauding)

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Now the past few years have 
not been easy or typical.

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With the rise of the 
COVID 19 pandemic,

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we have experienced 
confusion, panic and isolation

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from the abrupt shifts

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that have occurred in 
all facets of our lives.

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We have faced countless 
challenges to our physical

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and mental health, 
societal unrest,

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disorientating 
changes in routine

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and the loss of loved 
ones and opportunities.

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Some of us have experienced 
additional prejudice,

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harassment, violence, 
and outrage,

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and it is important to 
specifically acknowledge

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the strain on our black, 
indigenous, people of color,

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Asian American and 
Pacific Islander

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and LGBTQ+ communities.

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I want us all to 
take a deep breath.

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(breathes deeply)

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Understand that your struggles 
and emotions are valid.

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The past few years have 
been extremely difficult

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and I commend each and every 
one of you for your tenacity

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in graduating college in the 
midst of a global pandemic

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and sociopolitical turmoil.

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Now, despite the whirlwind 
of challenges we've faced

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in the past few years, 
there has been joy too.

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We have learned 
quickly to adapt,

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remain open-minded 
and persevere.

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We have witnessed the 
strengthening of our communities

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and the fight against 
bigotry and injustice.

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We have felt the sheer 
happiness of classmates

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and professors upon returning 
to in person classes.

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We have seen that 
kindness and creativity

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continue to thrive 
through uncertainty.

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Throughout our time here at MSU,

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we have participated in 
exhibitions, volunteered,

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studied abroad, fostered 
lifelong friendships

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and so much more.

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Be proud of what you 
have accomplished.

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Now, when I was younger, 
I wanted to deliver pizza.

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That was a prominent dream 
in my five year old brain,

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but my career aspirations 
did not end there.

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Each day I seemingly woke up 
with a new hobby or interest

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ranging from being 
a veterinarian

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to an archeologist, to a baker.

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00:36:34,992 --> 00:36:37,261
I was not unusual in 
my youthful interest

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in any and all fields,

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but this inability to 
decide one distinct path

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has followed me 
throughout my life.

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In my Spartan journey.

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00:36:45,269 --> 00:36:46,804
I have spent these 
past four years

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00:36:46,804 --> 00:36:49,473
pursuing two very 
different degrees,

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a Bachelor of Fine Arts 
and Apparel Textile Design,

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and a Bachelor of 
Science in Genomics

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and Molecular Genetics.

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I felt the pressure

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to choose between these 
two sides of myself.

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And it has taken 
me a very long time

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and many encouraging words from 
family, friends and faculty,

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to realize that these passions 
are not two separate halves

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but instead work together 
to strengthen each other

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and make me one complete whole.

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00:37:15,233 --> 00:37:17,802
Instead of focusing on 
only one opportunity,

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career path or job,

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my time at Michigan State 
has pushed me to fall in love

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with interdisciplinary learning

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through an exploration 
into connection.

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And saying the name of 
our beloved college,

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the College of Arts and Letters,

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we stumble upon a 
pivotal ampersand,

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which symbolizes a connection 
between diverse, interests

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and passions.

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The ampersand graphically 
ties together people

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from all backgrounds 
and identities,

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weaving student experiences 
and encouraging scholarship

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and growth in a wide 
array of fields.

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The ampersand is also 
a symbolic depiction

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of our experience here at MSU.

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00:37:54,939 --> 00:37:59,176
We are researchers and 
athletes, students and parents,

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leaders and volunteers, 
artists and scholars.

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We are philosophers, educators, 
linguists, performers,

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and as of right now, graduates.

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(laughs)

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I thought I was quite unique 
in my dichotomous passions

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but the time I spent in the 
College of Arts and Letters

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working with my 
classmates on projects,

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chatting with alumni 
and seeking advice

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00:38:26,771 --> 00:38:28,506
from various faculty members

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has shown me that none 
of us are just one thing,

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but instead are all 
amalgamations of 
talents, hobbies,

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interests, backgrounds, 
and lived experiences.

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As we embark into 
the real world,

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we will each continue to 
add many opportunities,

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relationships, and values 
to our individual puzzles.

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Understand that these 
experiences are not 
distinct entities,

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but instead integrate 
into your very being,

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making us each more 
open-minded, creative,

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and understanding of others.

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The ampersand 
inherently connects us.

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So let us carry all 
we've discovered,

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and the connections we've 
made here at MSU with us,

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as we explore ourselves, 
our world, and our futures.

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After graduation, some of us 
are continuing with education,

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some of us are entering 
right into a career

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00:39:20,624 --> 00:39:23,394
and some of us are still 
figuring things out.

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No matter what, we 
are all leaving MSU

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with a collection of 
memories and experiences

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00:39:28,165 --> 00:39:31,969
from participating in protests 
to passing around meals

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00:39:31,969 --> 00:39:33,637
across cultural dinners,

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00:39:33,637 --> 00:39:36,374
to cheering on Zeke the 
Wonder Dog at football games.

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We are entering into the world

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00:39:38,709 --> 00:39:42,580
as mosaics of our individual 
values, beliefs, and identities

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00:39:42,580 --> 00:39:45,716
that we have learned and 
discovered during our time here.

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We are graduating with 
the technical competencies

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00:39:48,352 --> 00:39:51,389
needed to succeed, as well 
as more personal qualities,

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00:39:51,389 --> 00:39:53,491
like empathy and confidence,

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pushing us to support each other

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00:39:55,092 --> 00:39:57,695
and persevere in the 
face of adversity.

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To my fellow graduates,

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as you each venture into 
your own personal path,

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know that you have cultivated 
the strength and skills

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00:40:06,170 --> 00:40:08,439
needed to excel in 
all that you do.

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00:40:09,874 --> 00:40:13,377
You are capable and equipped 
with the ability to adapt

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00:40:13,377 --> 00:40:15,746
and to enact change.

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00:40:15,746 --> 00:40:18,749
Who will become the 
teachers and mentors

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00:40:18,749 --> 00:40:20,151
giving back to 
their communities?

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00:40:20,151 --> 00:40:21,952
Spartan's will.

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00:40:21,952 --> 00:40:23,354
Who will become the innovative

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00:40:23,354 --> 00:40:25,856
and game changing 
designers and executives?

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00:40:25,856 --> 00:40:27,358
Spartans will.

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00:40:27,358 --> 00:40:29,527
Who will become the 
advocates and activists,

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00:40:29,527 --> 00:40:31,929
fighting to make our 
world a better place?

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00:40:31,929 --> 00:40:32,730
Spartans will.

513
00:40:33,931 --> 00:40:36,934
Congratulations again, 
to the class of 2022.

514
00:40:36,934 --> 00:40:38,803
I know I speak for 
all of my peers

515
00:40:38,803 --> 00:40:41,906
and extending a big thank 
you to all of the professors,

516
00:40:41,906 --> 00:40:45,810
advisors, staff, family, 
friends, and supporters,

517
00:40:45,810 --> 00:40:47,077
for their tireless efforts

518
00:40:47,077 --> 00:40:49,747
in getting us to 
this moment today.

519
00:40:49,747 --> 00:40:52,483
I wanna personally 
thank my mom and my dad,

520
00:40:52,483 --> 00:40:55,319
who are actually both 
MSU alumni themselves.

521
00:40:55,319 --> 00:40:56,687
Woo.

522
00:40:56,687 --> 00:40:59,523
My brother, my 
grandparents, my friends,

523
00:40:59,523 --> 00:41:02,359
and the faculty in the Apparel 
and Textile Design Department

524
00:41:02,359 --> 00:41:03,861
for guiding me in supporting me

525
00:41:03,861 --> 00:41:06,030
in all of my various endeavors.

526
00:41:06,030 --> 00:41:06,931
I love you all.

527
00:41:08,599 --> 00:41:10,701
Going forth from our 
time at Michigan State

528
00:41:10,701 --> 00:41:12,570
and in the College 
of Arts and Letters,

529
00:41:12,570 --> 00:41:15,306
may we all continue to 
live by the ampersand,

530
00:41:15,306 --> 00:41:17,808
embracing our 
complexity, richness,

531
00:41:17,808 --> 00:41:21,946
and diversity of experiences, 
identities and values.

532
00:41:21,946 --> 00:41:25,449
I truly believe that if we 
can all continue to create,

533
00:41:25,449 --> 00:41:28,619
learn, and graduate with all 
that we have been through

534
00:41:28,619 --> 00:41:32,056
in the past four or 
five or six years,

535
00:41:32,056 --> 00:41:33,924
we can do anything.

536
00:41:35,326 --> 00:41:36,927
Now just because I've 
always wanted to say this,

537
00:41:36,927 --> 00:41:39,897
to a crowd of Spartans 
this size, go green.

538
00:41:41,398 --> 00:41:43,000
Woo, thank you.

539
00:41:43,000 --> 00:41:45,870
(crowd applauding)

540
00:41:54,879 --> 00:41:57,214
- Thank you, Madeline.

541
00:41:57,214 --> 00:42:00,351
At this time, chairpersons 
and directors from the college

542
00:42:00,351 --> 00:42:03,821
will introduce the candidates 
for baccalaureate degrees

543
00:42:03,821 --> 00:42:06,357
in the College of 
Arts and Letters.

544
00:42:06,357 --> 00:42:09,093
As the graduates come forward,

545
00:42:09,093 --> 00:42:12,530
they will be in alphabetical 
order by department

546
00:42:12,530 --> 00:42:14,598
or degree program.

547
00:42:14,598 --> 00:42:16,433
Graduates, please 
return to your seats

548
00:42:16,433 --> 00:42:17,868
after your name is read,

549
00:42:17,868 --> 00:42:21,705
the token diploma presented 
and photos are taken.

550
00:42:21,705 --> 00:42:24,542
Jamie Paisley and Scott Poll,

551
00:42:24,542 --> 00:42:26,243
will read the names of graduates

552
00:42:26,243 --> 00:42:28,612
as they received their diplomas.

553
00:42:28,612 --> 00:42:31,015
Associate Dean of 
Undergraduate Studies

554
00:42:31,015 --> 00:42:33,684
in the College of Arts 
and Letters, Cara Cilano,

555
00:42:33,684 --> 00:42:35,586
will introduce the chairpersons

556
00:42:35,586 --> 00:42:38,188
who will then introduce 
their degree candidates.

557
00:42:51,402 --> 00:42:53,571
Please welcome, 
Professor Tony Hartman,

558
00:42:53,571 --> 00:42:56,440
chair, Department of Art, 
Art History, and Design.

559
00:43:05,649 --> 00:43:10,020
Will the candidates for Art, 
Art History, and Design,

560
00:43:10,020 --> 00:43:11,589
please come forward.

561
00:43:15,192 --> 00:43:17,094
- Skyla Demisia Mangum

562
00:43:17,962 --> 00:43:20,731
(crowd cheering)

563
00:43:21,832 --> 00:43:23,334
Cassandra Luck.

564
00:43:25,135 --> 00:43:28,339
(applauding)

565
00:43:28,339 --> 00:43:30,507
Jordan Joe Sean Brooks.

566
00:43:30,507 --> 00:43:32,776
(cheering)

567
00:43:36,313 --> 00:43:37,748
Cameron Atchison.

568
00:43:41,518 --> 00:43:43,420
Miana Durham.

569
00:43:43,420 --> 00:43:45,656
(cheering)

570
00:43:46,690 --> 00:43:47,891
Lucas Curtis.

571
00:43:51,528 --> 00:43:52,963
Antoinette Davis.

572
00:43:53,931 --> 00:43:55,065
(cheering)

573
00:43:55,065 --> 00:43:56,567
- Congratulations.

574
00:43:57,635 --> 00:43:59,103
- Paris Lee brown.

575
00:44:00,404 --> 00:44:02,506
- Congratulation.

576
00:44:02,506 --> 00:44:03,907
- Henova Lincoln.

577
00:44:04,775 --> 00:44:06,276
- Congratulations.

578
00:44:07,144 --> 00:44:09,847
- Morgan Christine Furland.

579
00:44:09,847 --> 00:44:11,348
- Congratulations.

580
00:44:12,549 --> 00:44:14,218
- David Mere Shimer.

581
00:44:17,855 --> 00:44:18,756
Mykia Lora.

582
00:44:20,791 --> 00:44:22,292
- Congratulations.

583
00:44:23,193 --> 00:44:25,362
- Robert Louis Muchi.

584
00:44:25,362 --> 00:44:26,864
- Congratulations.

585
00:44:27,898 --> 00:44:29,433
- Grace Jew.

586
00:44:29,433 --> 00:44:31,735
(cheering)

587
00:44:31,735 --> 00:44:33,237
Danielle M. Boyan.

588
00:44:34,171 --> 00:44:35,673
- Congratulations.

589
00:44:37,341 --> 00:44:40,344
- Morgana Genevieve 
Brock Miller.

590
00:44:40,344 --> 00:44:42,579
- Congratulations.

591
00:44:42,579 --> 00:44:44,415
- Jake Jocks.

592
00:44:44,415 --> 00:44:46,183
- Jake, congratulations.

593
00:44:46,183 --> 00:44:47,885
- Shelby Pliska.

594
00:44:47,885 --> 00:44:50,154
- Congratulations Shelby.

595
00:44:50,154 --> 00:44:52,056
- Kaylan Genesco.

596
00:44:54,491 --> 00:44:56,527
Mackenzie Collier.

597
00:44:56,527 --> 00:44:59,196
- Congratulation, Mackenzie.

598
00:44:59,196 --> 00:45:00,731
- Jillian Dutch.

599
00:45:04,168 --> 00:45:06,270
Yvonne Skirtish.

600
00:45:06,270 --> 00:45:08,872
(cheering)

601
00:45:08,872 --> 00:45:10,908
Madeline Kathleen Aisha.

602
00:45:12,643 --> 00:45:13,477
- Nice to meeting you here.

603
00:45:14,411 --> 00:45:16,714
- Gabrielle McKeever.

604
00:45:16,714 --> 00:45:19,783
- Congratulation Gabrielle.

605
00:45:19,783 --> 00:45:21,719
- Maria Chodnicki.

606
00:45:25,355 --> 00:45:26,256
- Bridget Zabol.

607
00:45:30,194 --> 00:45:31,061
Grace Hodak.

608
00:45:34,698 --> 00:45:36,166
Paula Crow.

609
00:45:38,669 --> 00:45:40,471
JC Rain Kennedy.

610
00:45:40,471 --> 00:45:42,239
(cheering)

611
00:45:42,239 --> 00:45:43,474
- Congratulation. 
- Thank you.

612
00:45:43,474 --> 00:45:45,676
- Sydney Waron.

613
00:45:45,676 --> 00:45:48,278
(cheering)

614
00:45:48,278 --> 00:45:50,147
Melanie Griffin.

615
00:45:50,147 --> 00:45:52,983
- Melanie. Congratulations.

616
00:45:52,983 --> 00:45:55,152
- Natalie Park.

617
00:45:55,152 --> 00:45:57,688
- Congratulations. 
- Thank you.

618
00:45:57,688 --> 00:45:59,623
- Emma Stoolmaker.

619
00:45:59,623 --> 00:46:01,058
- Congratulations.

620
00:46:02,226 --> 00:46:04,061
- Hayden Ramy.

621
00:46:04,061 --> 00:46:05,462
- Congratulation.

622
00:46:06,697 --> 00:46:08,298
- Tessa Nicole Levin.

623
00:46:11,268 --> 00:46:13,270
Brooke Ryan.

624
00:46:13,270 --> 00:46:14,271
- Congratulations.

625
00:46:15,906 --> 00:46:18,175
- Kayla Murphy Dubor.

626
00:46:18,175 --> 00:46:19,676
- Congratulations.

627
00:46:20,711 --> 00:46:22,446
- Angela Rodriguez.

628
00:46:22,446 --> 00:46:25,215
(cheering)

629
00:46:25,215 --> 00:46:26,250
Danielle Tyse.

630
00:46:27,184 --> 00:46:30,120
(cheering)

631
00:46:30,120 --> 00:46:31,588
Hayley Finna.

632
00:46:31,588 --> 00:46:34,324
(cheering)

633
00:46:34,324 --> 00:46:37,127
Eric Kenneth Silman.

634
00:46:39,897 --> 00:46:42,132
Fernando Lois cigar.

635
00:46:42,132 --> 00:46:44,635
(cheering)

636
00:46:44,635 --> 00:46:47,204
Juliana Akins.

637
00:46:49,173 --> 00:46:51,408
Tylers Way Win.

638
00:46:51,408 --> 00:46:53,644
- Congratulations.

639
00:46:53,644 --> 00:46:55,078
- Theodore Direk.

640
00:46:56,113 --> 00:46:57,614
- Congratulations.

641
00:46:59,817 --> 00:47:01,285
- Saburn Stevens.

642
00:47:01,285 --> 00:47:03,954
(cheering)

643
00:47:03,954 --> 00:47:05,923
Danielle Furnis.

644
00:47:05,923 --> 00:47:07,958
- Congratulations. 
- Thank you.

645
00:47:07,958 --> 00:47:09,793
- Grace McKeon.

646
00:47:09,793 --> 00:47:11,295
- Congratulations.

647
00:47:12,329 --> 00:47:14,631
- Smydy Bolar.

648
00:47:14,631 --> 00:47:16,900
- Congratulations.

649
00:47:16,900 --> 00:47:19,269
- Angela Memes.

650
00:47:21,438 --> 00:47:23,173
Sydney chow.

651
00:47:23,173 --> 00:47:25,209
- Congratulations.

652
00:47:25,209 --> 00:47:27,244
Dirk James Dre Borg.

653
00:47:27,244 --> 00:47:29,613
(cheering)

654
00:47:29,613 --> 00:47:31,215
Nina Graham

655
00:47:33,417 --> 00:47:34,852
Gefen Ma.

656
00:47:35,786 --> 00:47:36,954
- Congratulations.

657
00:47:36,954 --> 00:47:38,355
- Jonbi Ma.

658
00:47:45,562 --> 00:47:47,865
- Please welcome 
Professor Kaveh Askari,

659
00:47:47,865 --> 00:47:49,299
Director of Film Studies.

660
00:47:50,567 --> 00:47:53,003
(applauding)

661
00:47:54,905 --> 00:47:57,374
- Will the candidates for 
English and Film Studies,

662
00:47:57,374 --> 00:47:58,442
please come forward.

663
00:48:02,145 --> 00:48:04,047
- Katherine Seibu.

664
00:48:04,047 --> 00:48:05,849
(cheering)

665
00:48:05,849 --> 00:48:07,284
- Congratulations.

666
00:48:07,284 --> 00:48:08,819
- Sydney Rice.

667
00:48:08,819 --> 00:48:11,088
(cheering)

668
00:48:12,055 --> 00:48:13,824
Isabelle Salazar.

669
00:48:16,360 --> 00:48:17,461
Celine Kerick.

670
00:48:21,064 --> 00:48:22,566
Lily Frost.

671
00:48:25,202 --> 00:48:28,472
Maria Elena Manorias.

672
00:48:28,472 --> 00:48:31,208
(cheering)

673
00:48:31,208 --> 00:48:33,677
Ryan Elizabeth Vogel.

674
00:48:33,677 --> 00:48:35,913
(cheering)

675
00:48:35,913 --> 00:48:37,214
Emily Chan.

676
00:48:37,214 --> 00:48:39,449
(cheering)

677
00:48:41,451 --> 00:48:44,121
Christina Bay Rec Darian.

678
00:48:44,121 --> 00:48:46,924
- Congratulations Christina.

679
00:48:46,924 --> 00:48:48,592
- Emma Clemens.

680
00:48:48,592 --> 00:48:50,093
- Congratulations.

681
00:48:51,028 --> 00:48:53,497
- Ally Walters.

682
00:48:53,497 --> 00:48:54,998
- Congratulations.

683
00:48:56,133 --> 00:48:58,201
- Willis Monroe.

684
00:48:58,201 --> 00:48:59,703
- Congratulations.

685
00:49:01,238 --> 00:49:03,540
- Morgan Renee Chaperone.

686
00:49:05,742 --> 00:49:08,412
Joseph Rudolph Ebert.

687
00:49:08,412 --> 00:49:10,647
- Congratulations.

688
00:49:10,647 --> 00:49:12,215
- Kiplin Palmer.

689
00:49:14,418 --> 00:49:16,353
Hayden Morgan.

690
00:49:16,353 --> 00:49:18,989
(cheering)

691
00:49:18,989 --> 00:49:20,590
Kelly Retch.

692
00:49:20,590 --> 00:49:22,092
- Congratulations.

693
00:49:23,527 --> 00:49:24,728
Erica Kelly.

694
00:49:27,297 --> 00:49:29,433
Hannah Alicia Ramirez.

695
00:49:29,433 --> 00:49:31,501
- Congratulation.

696
00:49:31,501 --> 00:49:33,170
- Jack Ben Koski.

697
00:49:35,072 --> 00:49:36,974
- Parker James Wedberg.

698
00:49:38,976 --> 00:49:41,078
Jasmine Denise Pickens.

699
00:49:44,247 --> 00:49:46,717
Danielle Justa Dugin.

700
00:49:46,717 --> 00:49:48,986
(cheering)

701
00:49:48,986 --> 00:49:50,721
Chloe Renee McCarthy.

702
00:49:52,289 --> 00:49:53,256
- Congratulations.

703
00:49:53,256 --> 00:49:54,992
- Marco Guerrero.

704
00:49:54,992 --> 00:49:56,927
- Marco. Congratulations.

705
00:49:56,927 --> 00:49:58,261
- Emily Arnold.

706
00:50:00,597 --> 00:50:02,766
Mackenzie Lee Bam.

707
00:50:02,766 --> 00:50:05,135
- Mackenzie. Congratulations.

708
00:50:05,135 --> 00:50:06,236
- Natalie Manino.

709
00:50:06,236 --> 00:50:08,872
- Natalie. 
- Thank you so much.

710
00:50:08,872 --> 00:50:10,273
- Fiona Graham.

711
00:50:12,676 --> 00:50:14,211
Kendall Clarkston.

712
00:50:14,211 --> 00:50:16,480
(cheering)

713
00:50:18,582 --> 00:50:20,083
- Please, welcome.

714
00:50:25,622 --> 00:50:26,757
- Try it again.

715
00:50:26,757 --> 00:50:28,825
Please welcome Professor 
Casey McCartel,

716
00:50:28,825 --> 00:50:31,661
Director of the Experience 
Architecture Program.

717
00:50:31,661 --> 00:50:34,097
(applauding)

718
00:50:39,836 --> 00:50:41,071
- Will the candidates

719
00:50:41,071 --> 00:50:42,839
for the Experience 
Architecture Program,

720
00:50:42,839 --> 00:50:43,874
please come on down.

721
00:50:48,245 --> 00:50:49,913
Abby Keeler.

722
00:50:49,913 --> 00:50:52,682
(cheering)

723
00:50:52,682 --> 00:50:54,651
Mary Margaret Teli.

724
00:50:54,651 --> 00:50:56,820
(cheering)

725
00:50:56,820 --> 00:50:58,455
Serica Chinsky.

726
00:50:58,455 --> 00:51:00,624
(cheering)

727
00:51:00,624 --> 00:51:02,259
Aubrey Whiteside.

728
00:51:02,259 --> 00:51:04,861
(cheering)

729
00:51:04,861 --> 00:51:06,997
Kelly Ann Stall.

730
00:51:06,997 --> 00:51:09,232
(cheering)

731
00:51:13,703 --> 00:51:15,105
Garrett Boudro.

732
00:51:15,105 --> 00:51:17,140
(cheering)

733
00:51:17,140 --> 00:51:19,042
Mitchell Robert Griffith.

734
00:51:19,042 --> 00:51:22,045
(cheering)

735
00:51:22,045 --> 00:51:23,580
Gabrielle Moore.

736
00:51:23,580 --> 00:51:25,849
(cheering)

737
00:51:26,683 --> 00:51:28,518
Jonah Michael Rally.

738
00:51:28,518 --> 00:51:30,754
(cheering)

739
00:51:32,956 --> 00:51:34,558
Evan Clay Bikerman.

740
00:51:35,926 --> 00:51:38,095
(cheering)

741
00:51:38,095 --> 00:51:39,396
Andrew Wilson.

742
00:51:41,832 --> 00:51:43,733
Jacob Regatsy.

743
00:51:43,733 --> 00:51:45,936
(cheering)

744
00:51:49,039 --> 00:51:50,774
- Go ahead. Go ahead.

745
00:51:53,610 --> 00:51:55,479
- Alexia Henderson.

746
00:51:55,479 --> 00:51:57,714
(cheering)

747
00:52:00,317 --> 00:52:02,018
Vic Veta Putti.

748
00:52:02,018 --> 00:52:05,021
(cheering)

749
00:52:05,021 --> 00:52:07,023
Brittany Ashlyn Stall.

750
00:52:07,023 --> 00:52:09,593
(cheering)

751
00:52:09,593 --> 00:52:10,560
Ethan Colder.

752
00:52:11,561 --> 00:52:13,463
(cheering)

753
00:52:13,463 --> 00:52:14,731
Emily Lynn.

754
00:52:17,901 --> 00:52:18,935
Keegan Michoic.

755
00:52:19,870 --> 00:52:22,706
(cheering)

756
00:52:22,706 --> 00:52:25,642
Ann Derotious.

757
00:52:28,712 --> 00:52:31,248
Adam Stagner.

758
00:52:31,248 --> 00:52:33,483
(cheering)

759
00:52:34,818 --> 00:52:36,553
Jacob Nagy.

760
00:52:36,553 --> 00:52:39,422
(cheering)

761
00:52:39,422 --> 00:52:41,224
Ashley Broviac.

762
00:52:41,224 --> 00:52:43,860
(cheering)

763
00:52:43,860 --> 00:52:45,695
Cole Slum Koski.

764
00:52:45,695 --> 00:52:48,398
(cheering)

765
00:52:48,398 --> 00:52:49,833
Luke Braddock.

766
00:52:49,833 --> 00:52:52,602
(cheering)

767
00:52:52,602 --> 00:52:54,137
Lindsay Gise.

768
00:52:54,137 --> 00:52:56,373
(cheering)

769
00:52:57,340 --> 00:52:58,508
Oden Ryan.

770
00:52:58,508 --> 00:53:00,577
- Congratulations.

771
00:53:00,577 --> 00:53:02,179
- Julian Dob.

772
00:53:02,179 --> 00:53:05,148
(cheering)

773
00:53:05,148 --> 00:53:06,616
Cate Lyn Win.

774
00:53:06,616 --> 00:53:09,486
(cheering)

775
00:53:09,486 --> 00:53:11,121
Chris Crager.

776
00:53:11,988 --> 00:53:13,390
(cheering)

777
00:53:13,390 --> 00:53:14,858
Justin Lee.

778
00:53:17,294 --> 00:53:18,528
Jack Zimmer.

779
00:53:23,233 --> 00:53:24,501
Lauren Barmore.

780
00:53:28,705 --> 00:53:31,408
- Please welcome Professor 
Frederick Rauscher

781
00:53:31,408 --> 00:53:34,644
from the Humanities Pre-law 
and Interdisciplinary Studies.

782
00:53:41,051 --> 00:53:43,286
- Well, the candidates 
for Humanities Pre-law

783
00:53:43,286 --> 00:53:45,288
and Interdisciplinary Studies.

784
00:53:45,288 --> 00:53:46,456
Please step forward.

785
00:53:48,592 --> 00:53:50,527
- Adit Amy Suvedra.

786
00:53:53,230 --> 00:53:55,098
Skylar Yensy.

787
00:53:55,098 --> 00:53:57,934
(cheering)

788
00:53:57,934 --> 00:53:59,469
Stephanie Garcia.

789
00:54:02,606 --> 00:54:04,341
Jayden Monet Paris.

790
00:54:04,341 --> 00:54:06,576
(cheering)

791
00:54:08,712 --> 00:54:10,480
Jayla Bradford.

792
00:54:10,480 --> 00:54:11,982
- Congratulations.

793
00:54:13,016 --> 00:54:14,484
- Claire Borsky.

794
00:54:18,121 --> 00:54:20,090
Aria Davidson.

795
00:54:22,559 --> 00:54:24,027
Rachel Peel.

796
00:54:27,364 --> 00:54:30,267
Marisella Rosa Tapia.

797
00:54:33,036 --> 00:54:33,870
Isaac Kan.

798
00:54:34,771 --> 00:54:36,973
- Isaac, congratulations.

799
00:54:36,973 --> 00:54:39,876
- Madeline Schlossenberg.

800
00:54:39,876 --> 00:54:42,579
(cheering)

801
00:54:42,579 --> 00:54:44,914
Abigail Elizabeth Dembeck.

802
00:54:44,914 --> 00:54:47,117
(cheering)

803
00:54:47,117 --> 00:54:49,286
Douglas Bernard Jackson III.

804
00:54:51,588 --> 00:54:53,089
Michelle Rapmania.

805
00:54:55,725 --> 00:54:56,926
Sofia Sam.

806
00:54:59,896 --> 00:55:02,232
Adriana Jamie Cortis.

807
00:55:04,601 --> 00:55:05,935
Abigail Perry.

808
00:55:09,572 --> 00:55:11,775
- Please welcome 
Professor Yen Way Lynn,

809
00:55:11,775 --> 00:55:15,378
chair, Department 
of Linguistics, 
Languages and Cultures.

810
00:55:18,581 --> 00:55:21,651
- Will candidates for linguist 
languages and cultures.

811
00:55:21,651 --> 00:55:22,786
Please come forward.

812
00:55:24,421 --> 00:55:25,488
- Laura Harvey.

813
00:55:29,025 --> 00:55:30,894
Caitlin Weatherford.

814
00:55:33,229 --> 00:55:34,898
Xander Rose.

815
00:55:36,766 --> 00:55:38,335
Hunter Smith.

816
00:55:41,671 --> 00:55:43,940
Sarah Nappen Burga.

817
00:55:45,875 --> 00:55:47,444
Julia Lutz.

818
00:55:49,946 --> 00:55:51,381
Adriana Ferz.

819
00:55:54,384 --> 00:55:56,019
Kayleigh Ballish.

820
00:55:59,723 --> 00:56:01,991
Nathaniel Chava Ye.

821
00:56:03,693 --> 00:56:04,761
Brent McCowen.

822
00:56:07,530 --> 00:56:08,932
Lyph Aman Maryan.

823
00:56:13,536 --> 00:56:16,339
- Please welcome Professor 
Matthew McKean, chair,

824
00:56:16,339 --> 00:56:17,607
Department of Philosophy.

825
00:56:22,445 --> 00:56:25,815
- Will the candidates for 
philosophy, please come forward.

826
00:56:29,486 --> 00:56:30,687
- Ian McDonald.

827
00:56:31,588 --> 00:56:33,089
- Congratulations.

828
00:56:34,124 --> 00:56:35,392
- Easy Taylor.

829
00:56:39,362 --> 00:56:40,730
Lily Leilani Zaglin.

830
00:56:43,600 --> 00:56:46,002
Corey Carter.

831
00:56:46,002 --> 00:56:47,303
- Congratulation.

832
00:56:47,303 --> 00:56:49,038
- Scott Maxey.

833
00:56:49,038 --> 00:56:51,241
(cheering)

834
00:56:51,241 --> 00:56:54,110
- Please welcome Professor 
Amy DeRogatis, chair,

835
00:56:54,110 --> 00:56:55,845
Department of Religious Studies.

836
00:56:59,249 --> 00:57:01,217
- Well, the candidates 
for religious studies,

837
00:57:01,217 --> 00:57:02,419
please step forward.

838
00:57:07,056 --> 00:57:08,591
- Aiden Sullivan.

839
00:57:08,591 --> 00:57:10,827
(cheering)

840
00:57:11,861 --> 00:57:14,097
And Whitney Clark.

841
00:57:14,097 --> 00:57:16,332
(cheering)

842
00:57:17,667 --> 00:57:20,270
- Please welcome 
Professor Anthony Grubbs,

843
00:57:20,270 --> 00:57:23,273
chair of the Department of 
Romance and Classical Studies.

844
00:57:30,013 --> 00:57:32,582
- Would the worldly 
and polyglot candidates

845
00:57:32,582 --> 00:57:35,518
from the Romance of Classical 
Studies, please step forward.

846
00:57:39,923 --> 00:57:41,391
- Sarah Rose.

847
00:57:42,425 --> 00:57:44,060
Joseph Fick.

848
00:57:46,529 --> 00:57:47,363
Sasha Luman.

849
00:57:50,967 --> 00:57:52,802
Katherine Miller.

850
00:57:54,971 --> 00:57:56,473
Elizabeth Tweety.

851
00:57:59,275 --> 00:58:00,777
Rachel Lynn Ismont.

852
00:58:04,047 --> 00:58:05,448
Elena.

853
00:58:11,020 --> 00:58:12,956
Elena Ruben Odel.

854
00:58:15,959 --> 00:58:18,628
Brooke McKayla Finale.

855
00:58:21,064 --> 00:58:22,532
Fiona Astle.

856
00:58:23,500 --> 00:58:24,934
- Congratulation.

857
00:58:25,935 --> 00:58:27,270
- Matthew Sutton.

858
00:58:29,672 --> 00:58:30,773
Madeline Corte.

859
00:58:34,277 --> 00:58:36,112
Adrian Colley.

860
00:58:38,548 --> 00:58:40,250
Caroline Rogers.

861
00:58:50,793 --> 00:58:52,195
Brian Lopez.

862
00:58:55,431 --> 00:58:58,201
- Please welcome Professor 
Steven Di Benedetto,

863
00:58:58,201 --> 00:59:00,003
chair, Department of Theater.

864
00:59:03,473 --> 00:59:06,209
- With the candidates for 
theater. Please come forward.

865
00:59:10,013 --> 00:59:11,814
- Allison Carter.

866
00:59:11,814 --> 00:59:14,784
(cheering)

867
00:59:14,784 --> 00:59:16,185
Mia Taylor.

868
00:59:16,185 --> 00:59:18,788
(cheering)

869
00:59:18,788 --> 00:59:20,723
Wesley Paige Harris.

870
00:59:25,094 --> 00:59:27,664
Emilio Alejandro Pito.

871
00:59:27,664 --> 00:59:29,933
(cheering)

872
00:59:32,402 --> 00:59:34,203
Abigail Nash.

873
00:59:34,203 --> 00:59:36,472
(cheering)

874
00:59:37,507 --> 00:59:39,242
Joey Britain Raymond.

875
00:59:39,242 --> 00:59:41,477
(cheering)

876
00:59:42,345 --> 00:59:44,380
Samantha Rose Campbell.

877
00:59:44,380 --> 00:59:46,616
(cheering)

878
00:59:48,217 --> 00:59:50,553
Harley Edison Harris.

879
00:59:50,553 --> 00:59:53,356
(cheering)

880
00:59:53,356 --> 00:59:54,924
Jackson Manning.

881
00:59:54,924 --> 00:59:57,794
(cheering)

882
00:59:57,794 --> 00:59:59,529
Stephanie Savoy.

883
00:59:59,529 --> 01:00:01,731
(cheering)

884
01:00:01,731 --> 01:00:03,933
Sydney Joe Schneider.

885
01:00:03,933 --> 01:00:06,736
(cheering)

886
01:00:06,736 --> 01:00:08,738
Hailey Marie Erickson.

887
01:00:08,738 --> 01:00:10,473
(cheering)

888
01:00:10,473 --> 01:00:12,375
Call Hunter Zuberk.

889
01:00:12,375 --> 01:00:14,510
- Congratulation.

890
01:00:14,510 --> 01:00:16,546
- Case Deconing.

891
01:00:16,546 --> 01:00:18,748
(cheering)

892
01:00:18,748 --> 01:00:20,350
Kayley Rose Whitman.

893
01:00:22,285 --> 01:00:25,622
Van Xavier Haynes.

894
01:00:25,622 --> 01:00:28,157
(cheering)

895
01:00:28,157 --> 01:00:30,226
Alexander Lee Cousins.

896
01:00:33,062 --> 01:00:35,064
Ahmen Connell Moriarty.

897
01:00:37,033 --> 01:00:39,202
Joshua Wayne Magaria.

898
01:00:41,571 --> 01:00:43,139
Emily Herman.

899
01:00:43,139 --> 01:00:45,575
(cheering)

900
01:00:45,575 --> 01:00:47,343
Katherine Jane MacArthur.

901
01:00:49,679 --> 01:00:51,714
Lily Nehouse.

902
01:00:52,582 --> 01:00:54,283
- Congratulation.

903
01:00:54,283 --> 01:00:55,918
- Quentin Knowledge.

904
01:00:55,918 --> 01:00:58,521
(cheering)

905
01:00:58,521 --> 01:01:00,590
Daniel James Isabella.

906
01:01:00,590 --> 01:01:02,825
(cheering)

907
01:01:04,127 --> 01:01:05,995
- Please welcome 
Professor Stephanie Nawyn,

908
01:01:05,995 --> 01:01:09,098
Director Center for 
Gender and Global Context

909
01:01:09,098 --> 01:01:11,100
in International 
Studies and Programs.

910
01:01:15,772 --> 01:01:17,206
- Will the candidates

911
01:01:17,206 --> 01:01:19,442
for the Degree of Women's 
and Gender Studies,

912
01:01:19,442 --> 01:01:20,677
please come forward.

913
01:01:22,879 --> 01:01:24,747
- Rachel Marie Bailey.

914
01:01:24,747 --> 01:01:26,983
(cheering)

915
01:01:28,418 --> 01:01:29,919
Taylor Bailey.

916
01:01:29,919 --> 01:01:32,188
(cheering)

917
01:01:35,625 --> 01:01:37,894
Adrian Irene Prier.

918
01:01:37,894 --> 01:01:40,196
- Congratulations.

919
01:01:40,196 --> 01:01:44,133
- Please welcome Professor 
Danielle Nicole DeVos, chair,

920
01:01:44,133 --> 01:01:46,903
Department of Writing Rhetoric 
and American Cultures.

921
01:01:49,172 --> 01:01:52,341
- Will the candidates for 
the Degree in Professional

922
01:01:52,341 --> 01:01:54,811
and Public Writing, 
please come forward.

923
01:01:56,879 --> 01:01:58,247
- Molly Musik.

924
01:01:59,949 --> 01:02:02,518
Bianca Angelina Buchholz.

925
01:02:02,518 --> 01:02:04,887
(cheering)

926
01:02:04,887 --> 01:02:06,689
Lacey Councilman.

927
01:02:06,689 --> 01:02:08,758
(cheering)

928
01:02:08,758 --> 01:02:10,560
Harrison Nelson.

929
01:02:10,560 --> 01:02:13,663
(cheering)

930
01:02:13,663 --> 01:02:15,531
Julieta Finaff.

931
01:02:15,531 --> 01:02:18,234
(cheering)

932
01:02:18,234 --> 01:02:21,070
Aliana Cosme Brooks.

933
01:02:21,070 --> 01:02:23,706
(cheering)

934
01:02:23,706 --> 01:02:25,942
Emma Cole Kowski.

935
01:02:25,942 --> 01:02:28,911
(cheering)

936
01:02:28,911 --> 01:02:31,781
Alexandra Okora Swanson.

937
01:02:31,781 --> 01:02:34,851
(cheering)

938
01:02:34,851 --> 01:02:36,586
Quency Win.

939
01:02:39,122 --> 01:02:40,623
Alec Par.

940
01:02:43,226 --> 01:02:44,694
Dallas Sumrall.

941
01:02:44,694 --> 01:02:46,963
(cheering)

942
01:02:46,963 --> 01:02:48,498
Mike KuVang.

943
01:02:48,498 --> 01:02:51,167
(cheering)

944
01:02:51,167 --> 01:02:53,636
And Shannon Baz.

945
01:02:53,636 --> 01:02:55,838
(cheering)

946
01:03:00,343 --> 01:03:03,479
(audience chattering)

947
01:04:07,777 --> 01:04:10,012
(clapping)

948
01:04:18,988 --> 01:04:21,991
(audience cheering)

949
01:04:23,593 --> 01:04:25,995
(applauding)

950
01:04:39,609 --> 01:04:42,345
- Will the candidates 
please stand.

951
01:04:46,148 --> 01:04:48,551
(applauding)

952
01:05:07,904 --> 01:05:10,506
On behalf of Michigan 
State University

953
01:05:10,506 --> 01:05:13,509
President Samuel 
L. Stanley, Jr.,

954
01:05:13,509 --> 01:05:15,578
who has been delegated 
the authority

955
01:05:15,578 --> 01:05:19,649
of the State of Michigan vested 
in the board of trustees.

956
01:05:19,649 --> 01:05:22,351
I confer upon all of you,

957
01:05:22,351 --> 01:05:24,754
the degrees for which 
you have been recommended

958
01:05:24,754 --> 01:05:27,223
with all the rights 
and distinctions

959
01:05:27,223 --> 01:05:29,292
to which they entitle you.

960
01:05:29,292 --> 01:05:30,893
According to custom,

961
01:05:30,893 --> 01:05:33,129
you may now move your tassels

962
01:05:33,129 --> 01:05:36,165
from the right side of 
your caps to the left.

963
01:05:36,165 --> 01:05:39,568
Congratulations, MSU alumni.

964
01:05:39,568 --> 01:05:42,004
(applauding)

965
01:06:00,823 --> 01:06:02,925
(laughs)

966
01:06:05,161 --> 01:06:05,962
Yes.

967
01:06:07,763 --> 01:06:11,267
This act represents 
a great achievement

968
01:06:11,267 --> 01:06:13,703
and marks the 
beginning of a lifetime

969
01:06:13,703 --> 01:06:16,739
of dedicated service 
to the world.

970
01:06:16,739 --> 01:06:20,710
This morning we celebrate and 
recognize over 200 individuals

971
01:06:20,710 --> 01:06:23,179
who have completed 
an academic program

972
01:06:23,179 --> 01:06:25,514
in the College of 
Arts and Letters.

973
01:06:25,514 --> 01:06:26,749
You may be seated.

974
01:06:27,650 --> 01:06:30,086
(applauding)

975
01:06:37,893 --> 01:06:39,695
I would now like 
to thank the staff

976
01:06:39,695 --> 01:06:41,197
in the College of 
Arts and Letters,

977
01:06:41,197 --> 01:06:43,265
various units across campus,

978
01:06:43,265 --> 01:06:46,135
including those here 
at the Breslin Center.

979
01:06:46,135 --> 01:06:48,838
A lot of planning, 
as you can imagine,

980
01:06:48,838 --> 01:06:51,040
and coordination 
goes into this event

981
01:06:51,040 --> 01:06:53,542
and their work is 
much appreciated.

982
01:06:53,542 --> 01:06:55,478
Let's give them a round 
of applause. Thank you.

983
01:06:55,478 --> 01:06:57,880
(applauding)

984
01:07:03,386 --> 01:07:07,957
Michigan State University 
has a world class faculty.

985
01:07:09,158 --> 01:07:10,626
In the College of 
Arts and Letters,

986
01:07:10,626 --> 01:07:13,362
we are especially proud of 
the international reputations

987
01:07:13,362 --> 01:07:17,266
our faculty have as 
artists and scholars

988
01:07:17,266 --> 01:07:20,069
and their dedication 
as teachers.

989
01:07:20,069 --> 01:07:24,206
In the future, almost every 
one of you graduating here

990
01:07:24,206 --> 01:07:27,076
will pause for a moment

991
01:07:27,076 --> 01:07:30,746
in what will surely be 
busy and productive lives

992
01:07:30,746 --> 01:07:32,782
to reflect on those teachers

993
01:07:32,782 --> 01:07:34,650
who took a special 
interest in you.

994
01:07:34,650 --> 01:07:37,953
Who made you think 
a little differently

995
01:07:37,953 --> 01:07:40,322
or introduced you to an idea

996
01:07:40,322 --> 01:07:42,792
that shifted your view of things

997
01:07:42,792 --> 01:07:45,895
and altered the 
course of your life.

998
01:07:45,895 --> 01:07:48,464
I ask that the representatives 
of the faculty rise

999
01:07:48,464 --> 01:07:51,567
so that we may express 
our gratitude to them

1000
01:07:51,567 --> 01:07:53,269
for exceptional contributions,

1001
01:07:53,269 --> 01:07:55,304
they and their colleagues 
have made to the college

1002
01:07:55,304 --> 01:07:58,040
and to the individuals 
in this graduating class,

1003
01:07:58,040 --> 01:07:59,341
please stand.

1004
01:07:59,341 --> 01:08:01,677
(applauding)

1005
01:08:17,660 --> 01:08:18,561
You may be seated.

1006
01:08:20,429 --> 01:08:23,732
We also gratefully pay 
tribute to other individuals

1007
01:08:23,732 --> 01:08:27,203
who have contributed their 
love, their understanding,

1008
01:08:27,203 --> 01:08:29,138
their support, and 
their resources

1009
01:08:29,138 --> 01:08:32,108
to help make this 
celebration possible.

1010
01:08:32,108 --> 01:08:34,410
I refer to the good friends

1011
01:08:34,410 --> 01:08:37,146
and the family members 
of the graduates,

1012
01:08:37,146 --> 01:08:40,282
the parents and grandparents, 
partners and spouses,

1013
01:08:40,282 --> 01:08:42,751
children, siblings, and cousins.

1014
01:08:42,751 --> 01:08:45,287
Will they please stand 
and give us an opportunity

1015
01:08:45,287 --> 01:08:48,224
to express our 
appreciation, please stand.

1016
01:08:48,224 --> 01:08:50,659
(applauding)

1017
01:09:08,644 --> 01:09:13,649
And of course this special 
day would not be complete

1018
01:09:15,050 --> 01:09:17,486
without recognizing that 
today is also Mother's Day.

1019
01:09:18,454 --> 01:09:19,288
That's right.

1020
01:09:19,288 --> 01:09:21,457
(cheering)

1021
01:09:25,928 --> 01:09:29,565
I would like to recognize 
all those amazing mothers

1022
01:09:29,565 --> 01:09:31,467
and mother figures out there

1023
01:09:31,467 --> 01:09:33,602
who have provided 
care, guidance,

1024
01:09:33,602 --> 01:09:35,237
and support to our 
graduates today.

1025
01:09:35,237 --> 01:09:38,073
Would you please rise and 
give us an opportunity

1026
01:09:38,073 --> 01:09:40,476
to provide our deep 
love and appreciation?

1027
01:09:40,476 --> 01:09:42,912
(applauding)

1028
01:09:55,424 --> 01:09:57,226
(laughs)

1029
01:09:57,226 --> 01:09:58,060
All right.

1030
01:10:00,429 --> 01:10:01,263
Yes.

1031
01:10:04,366 --> 01:10:06,802
And now it is my pleasure

1032
01:10:06,802 --> 01:10:09,738
to introduce our alumni 
speaker, Jacob Tet.

1033
01:10:10,940 --> 01:10:15,010
Jacob graduated in 
2000 with two degrees.

1034
01:10:15,010 --> 01:10:18,280
A degree in German from the 
College of Arts and Letters

1035
01:10:18,280 --> 01:10:22,418
and another in economics from 
the College of Social Science.

1036
01:10:22,418 --> 01:10:26,522
He is also a graduate of the 
Honors College here at MSU.

1037
01:10:27,389 --> 01:10:29,325
Currently, Jacob is co-chair

1038
01:10:29,325 --> 01:10:31,493
of the College of 
Arts and Letters,

1039
01:10:31,493 --> 01:10:35,264
Diversity, Equity, and 
Inclusion Advisory Board.

1040
01:10:35,264 --> 01:10:38,267
He's here today with 
his family, Alexandra,

1041
01:10:38,267 --> 01:10:40,669
Rebecca and John Tet.

1042
01:10:40,669 --> 01:10:42,871
Let's give a warm 
Spartan welcome

1043
01:10:42,871 --> 01:10:45,908
back to campus to Jacob Tet.

1044
01:10:45,908 --> 01:10:48,310
(applauding)

1045
01:10:52,915 --> 01:10:53,983
- Thank you Dean Long.

1046
01:10:55,117 --> 01:10:57,119
Congratulations 
Spartans, you did it.

1047
01:10:57,119 --> 01:11:00,522
(cheering and applauding)

1048
01:11:00,522 --> 01:11:03,692
Completing your studies 
and achieving your degree

1049
01:11:03,692 --> 01:11:07,463
are our inspiring 
accomplishments during 
the best of times,

1050
01:11:07,463 --> 01:11:09,999
but you did it during 
a global pandemic.

1051
01:11:09,999 --> 01:11:13,469
The various measures put in 
place to promote public health,

1052
01:11:13,469 --> 01:11:16,305
impacting nearly every 
aspect of your academic

1053
01:11:16,305 --> 01:11:18,741
and social experiences 
of students.

1054
01:11:18,741 --> 01:11:21,110
Moreover, you 
undertook your studies

1055
01:11:21,110 --> 01:11:23,979
under a cloud of 
anxiety and fear

1056
01:11:23,979 --> 01:11:26,715
about a new highly 
infectious disease

1057
01:11:26,715 --> 01:11:28,517
and with a sense 
of grief and loss

1058
01:11:28,517 --> 01:11:31,220
for those who have 
succumb to the disease,

1059
01:11:31,220 --> 01:11:34,390
including for many of us loved 
one's family and friends.

1060
01:11:34,390 --> 01:11:37,526
You faced unique challenges 
on your journey to this day,

1061
01:11:37,526 --> 01:11:40,629
and you demonstrated admirable 
strength and perseverance

1062
01:11:40,629 --> 01:11:43,699
to succeed in the face 
of those challenges.

1063
01:11:43,699 --> 01:11:46,669
It's my honor to 
congratulate you,

1064
01:11:46,669 --> 01:11:49,505
the Michigan State University 
College of Arts and Letters,

1065
01:11:49,505 --> 01:11:52,808
class of 2022 on 
your graduation,

1066
01:11:52,808 --> 01:11:55,978
and to welcome you to 
the 500,000 plus strong

1067
01:11:55,978 --> 01:11:59,048
worldwide community of Michigan 
State University alumni.

1068
01:12:00,582 --> 01:12:02,985
(applauding)

1069
01:12:08,223 --> 01:12:11,860
As you venture out into the 
next chapters of your lives,

1070
01:12:11,860 --> 01:12:15,464
whatever it is you do, 
and wherever it is you go,

1071
01:12:15,464 --> 01:12:17,666
you will encounter 
other Spartans.

1072
01:12:17,666 --> 01:12:20,069
We are everywhere.

1073
01:12:21,437 --> 01:12:23,539
And you will find 
that they like you

1074
01:12:23,539 --> 01:12:26,075
have great affection 
for this institution

1075
01:12:26,075 --> 01:12:27,910
and the time they 
spent in East Lansing

1076
01:12:27,910 --> 01:12:30,512
and great pride 
in being Spartans.

1077
01:12:30,512 --> 01:12:34,283
This feeling goes far beyond 
the colors, and songs,

1078
01:12:34,283 --> 01:12:37,619
and symbols, and 
athletic achievements.

1079
01:12:37,619 --> 01:12:40,556
It stems from the sense 
we have of belonging

1080
01:12:40,556 --> 01:12:43,826
in this massive 
dynamic community of 
which we're all apart,

1081
01:12:43,826 --> 01:12:46,195
made up of people from 
every corner of the state,

1082
01:12:46,195 --> 01:12:47,629
this country and the world,

1083
01:12:47,629 --> 01:12:50,065
people from different 
backgrounds, different cultures,

1084
01:12:50,065 --> 01:12:53,469
different socioeconomic groups, 
different family histories,

1085
01:12:53,469 --> 01:12:54,903
and different identities,

1086
01:12:54,903 --> 01:12:57,106
who came together 
at this university,

1087
01:12:57,106 --> 01:12:58,907
to pursue their academic goals,

1088
01:12:58,907 --> 01:13:00,976
to make friendships 
and other connections,

1089
01:13:00,976 --> 01:13:03,345
and to grow and 
develop as individuals.

1090
01:13:04,747 --> 01:13:07,282
I wanna focus on the importance 
of that sense of belonging.

1091
01:13:07,282 --> 01:13:09,585
And to start, I'll tell 
you a bit of my own story.

1092
01:13:09,585 --> 01:13:13,589
I was born nearby in Lansing 
and grew up in Potterville,

1093
01:13:13,589 --> 01:13:15,991
which is a small town, 
about a half hour away.

1094
01:13:15,991 --> 01:13:18,093
I went straight from 
high school there

1095
01:13:18,093 --> 01:13:20,062
to a university in Chicago.

1096
01:13:20,062 --> 01:13:21,563
It was a tough time.

1097
01:13:21,563 --> 01:13:23,599
I never felt completely 
welcome there.

1098
01:13:23,599 --> 01:13:26,301
Of course I experienced 
significant culture shock,

1099
01:13:26,301 --> 01:13:28,036
going from a small rural town

1100
01:13:28,036 --> 01:13:30,873
to being a student on 
my own in the big city.

1101
01:13:30,873 --> 01:13:34,610
And I found little there to 
help facilitate the transition.

1102
01:13:34,610 --> 01:13:36,478
After two unhappy years,

1103
01:13:36,478 --> 01:13:39,481
I transferred here to 
Michigan State University

1104
01:13:39,481 --> 01:13:42,184
and it was the best 
decision I ever made.

1105
01:13:42,184 --> 01:13:45,087
Immediately I felt 
welcomed, I felt supported,

1106
01:13:45,087 --> 01:13:46,522
and I felt like I belonged here.

1107
01:13:46,522 --> 01:13:48,857
I made lifelong friendships,

1108
01:13:48,857 --> 01:13:50,559
and met phenomenal 
people from the city,

1109
01:13:50,559 --> 01:13:52,461
the country and 
everywhere in between,

1110
01:13:53,862 --> 01:13:55,431
at one of the largest 
universities in the world,

1111
01:13:55,431 --> 01:13:58,534
I got personal attention from 
my professors and advisors

1112
01:13:58,534 --> 01:14:00,969
who inspired me, 
opened doors for me,

1113
01:14:00,969 --> 01:14:03,472
and introduced me to 
concepts and opportunities

1114
01:14:03,472 --> 01:14:05,607
that I never knew were possible.

1115
01:14:05,607 --> 01:14:08,110
I'm grateful to my 
professors and advisors

1116
01:14:08,110 --> 01:14:09,511
in the German department

1117
01:14:09,511 --> 01:14:11,079
and elsewhere in the 
College of Arts and Letters,

1118
01:14:11,079 --> 01:14:12,881
as well as in the 
economics department,

1119
01:14:12,881 --> 01:14:15,250
the Honors College and 
the Office of Study Abroad

1120
01:14:15,250 --> 01:14:17,786
for helping me chart 
my academic course.

1121
01:14:17,786 --> 01:14:20,856
Each one of you came 
to this university

1122
01:14:20,856 --> 01:14:24,827
with your own 
stories, experiences, 
viewpoints and goals.

1123
01:14:24,827 --> 01:14:27,296
And all of you can now 
share how you developed

1124
01:14:27,296 --> 01:14:28,797
a sense of belonging here.

1125
01:14:28,797 --> 01:14:31,600
Whether it was the friends 
you made, the guidance,

1126
01:14:31,600 --> 01:14:33,469
encouragement, and 
inspiration you received

1127
01:14:33,469 --> 01:14:35,437
from your professors 
or advisors,

1128
01:14:35,437 --> 01:14:37,139
or an internship or 
study abroad program

1129
01:14:37,139 --> 01:14:39,174
in which you were 
able to participate.

1130
01:14:39,174 --> 01:14:41,443
And over the course of 
your academic career

1131
01:14:41,443 --> 01:14:42,678
at Michigan State,

1132
01:14:42,678 --> 01:14:44,513
I know that each of 
you encountered people

1133
01:14:44,513 --> 01:14:46,715
who challenged the 
way you saw the world

1134
01:14:46,715 --> 01:14:48,317
when you arrived here,

1135
01:14:48,317 --> 01:14:51,353
who introduced you to new 
possibilities and opportunities,

1136
01:14:51,353 --> 01:14:52,988
and who changed the 
direction of your life

1137
01:14:52,988 --> 01:14:54,623
in a positive way.

1138
01:14:54,623 --> 01:14:56,425
It's a strength 
of this university

1139
01:14:56,425 --> 01:14:58,727
that it brings 
together amazing people

1140
01:14:58,727 --> 01:15:01,763
from all around the 
world to share ideas,

1141
01:15:01,763 --> 01:15:04,166
learn from each other 
and challenge each other.

1142
01:15:04,166 --> 01:15:06,768
All of which is critical, 
as you well know,

1143
01:15:06,768 --> 01:15:08,170
as Arts and Humanities scholars

1144
01:15:08,170 --> 01:15:10,239
to the University's 
academic mission,

1145
01:15:10,239 --> 01:15:13,275
as well as to the 
creation of an environment

1146
01:15:13,275 --> 01:15:15,210
in which students 
can develop and grow.

1147
01:15:16,512 --> 01:15:18,747
Of course, we all know 
things aren't perfect,

1148
01:15:18,747 --> 01:15:20,682
but fortunately 
things can change.

1149
01:15:20,682 --> 01:15:24,152
We are all aware of a 
disappointing chapter

1150
01:15:24,152 --> 01:15:25,821
in this university's recent past

1151
01:15:25,821 --> 01:15:29,725
when the voices of the survivors 
of a heartbreaking tragedy

1152
01:15:29,725 --> 01:15:30,926
went unheard.

1153
01:15:32,127 --> 01:15:34,696
But out of respect 
for those survivors,

1154
01:15:34,696 --> 01:15:36,365
love for this institution

1155
01:15:36,365 --> 01:15:37,699
and a desire to do 
the right thing.

1156
01:15:37,699 --> 01:15:40,802
You as students, as 
well as the faculty,

1157
01:15:40,802 --> 01:15:42,871
the staff and the alumni,

1158
01:15:42,871 --> 01:15:44,907
push the university 
to change course,

1159
01:15:44,907 --> 01:15:49,111
acknowledge past failures and 
take steps to rebuild trust.

1160
01:15:49,111 --> 01:15:51,380
In addition out of a 
concern for social justice

1161
01:15:51,380 --> 01:15:53,382
used students along 
with other constituents

1162
01:15:53,382 --> 01:15:56,084
have encouraged this 
university to make diversity,

1163
01:15:56,084 --> 01:15:59,288
equity and inclusion in 
institutional priority,

1164
01:15:59,288 --> 01:16:02,291
and to implement a host 
of new programs in plans,

1165
01:16:02,291 --> 01:16:03,425
to reach out to people

1166
01:16:03,425 --> 01:16:05,360
with diverse backgrounds 
and identities,

1167
01:16:05,360 --> 01:16:09,197
to encourage them to join and 
enrich the Spartan community

1168
01:16:09,197 --> 01:16:10,632
and to enable each member

1169
01:16:10,632 --> 01:16:13,302
to develop that cherished 
sense of belonging.

1170
01:16:14,970 --> 01:16:17,873
As you progress in life, I 
encourage you to think back

1171
01:16:17,873 --> 01:16:19,608
on your days as a student here.

1172
01:16:19,608 --> 01:16:21,810
To recall the people 
who encouraged you,

1173
01:16:21,810 --> 01:16:23,979
who inspired you, and 
who helped you descent

1174
01:16:23,979 --> 01:16:27,182
to develop a sense of belonging 
at this great university,

1175
01:16:27,182 --> 01:16:30,052
and pay it forward either to 
the next generation of Spartans

1176
01:16:30,052 --> 01:16:31,620
or to the members 
of another community

1177
01:16:31,620 --> 01:16:32,988
of which you may be a part.

1178
01:16:34,122 --> 01:16:35,824
I thank you for the opportunity

1179
01:16:35,824 --> 01:16:37,726
to celebrate this day with you.

1180
01:16:37,726 --> 01:16:41,697
Once more, congratulations 
and go green.

1181
01:16:41,697 --> 01:16:44,132
(applauding)

1182
01:16:52,174 --> 01:16:53,141
- Thank you, Jacob.

1183
01:16:54,843 --> 01:16:57,479
So now we will 
conclude our ceremony

1184
01:16:57,479 --> 01:16:59,881
by standing to sing 
the first stanza

1185
01:16:59,881 --> 01:17:02,784
of the Alma Mater "MSU Shadows."

1186
01:17:15,163 --> 01:17:18,734
(instrument music)

1187
01:17:18,734 --> 01:17:23,739
♪ M.S.U we love thy shadows ♪

1188
01:17:25,140 --> 01:17:30,145
♪ When twilight silence fall ♪

1189
01:17:31,313 --> 01:17:35,450
♪ Flushing deep 
and soft paling ♪

1190
01:17:36,551 --> 01:17:41,556
♪ O'er ivy-covered halls ♪

1191
01:17:42,691 --> 01:17:46,862
♪ Beneath the pines 
we'll gather ♪

1192
01:17:47,896 --> 01:17:52,901
♪ To give our faith so true ♪

1193
01:17:53,802 --> 01:17:58,073
♪ Sing our love for Alma Mater ♪

1194
01:18:00,642 --> 01:18:03,945
♪ And thy praises M.S.U ♪

1195
01:18:11,920 --> 01:18:14,356
(applauding)

1196
01:18:17,125 --> 01:18:19,728
- And now we ask our 
guests to remain in place

1197
01:18:19,728 --> 01:18:22,931
until the platform party 
and faculty have recessed.

1198
01:18:22,931 --> 01:18:25,534
Thank you and congratulations.

1199
01:18:25,534 --> 01:18:27,402
(crowd cheering)

1200
01:18:27,402 --> 01:18:30,739
(lively dramatic music)

1201
01:20:11,006 --> 01:20:13,241
(cheering)