Commencement: Student Speakers 

One speaker from the Senior Class and one speaker representing graduate students will be selected to speak at Commencement. Speeches must be no longer than 3 minutes. The speech given at Commencement must be the same as the one submitted for auditions.

Selection of the Senior Class Speaker
Speakers are selected by vote open to all seniors eligible to graduate by May 2008.

Seniors interested in giving the undergraduate speech at Commencement should send the text of their speech, which should be no longer than 3 minutes,  to classof2008@mills.edu by Monday, March 10, at 5 pm. The finalists will be contacted to give their speech during a senior meeting. All seniors in attendance for the speeches will be able to vote to select the undergraduate speaker.

Selection of the Graduate Speaker
Each year a student is selected to give a speech during the ceremony and all graduate students are encouraged to consider giving this talk.  We are looking for a student who has something original and special to say to your graduating class.

Students are encouraged to nominate one of your fellow graduates, or self-nominate, and submit a speech proposal.  The deadline is Wednesday, April 9, 2008.  Your proposal must be typed, double-spaced and should include your name, degree program, and a telephone number where you can be reached.  The speech should be no more than 3 minutes in length. 

Please submit your proposal to provost@mills.edu, or drop off your submission at the Office of the Provost, Mills Hall, Room 200.