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94th Connecticut College Commencement Address, Louis B. Susman

Commencement Addresses

HE Ambassador Louis B. Susman told the graduates "This not a country where individuals are born with title, rank or royalty. Instead, we emerge into life carrying only our personal dreams and desires. And we allow ourselves to claim pursuit of those dreams as a cherished and fundamental right. Your challenge is to begin building a future that is worthy of your dreams, a future worthy of your parents and this college, a future worthy of the values of America."

President Higdon's 94th Commencement Address, Leo I. Higdon, Jr.

Commencement Addresses

President Higdon urges the graduates, "Continue to embrace learning in all its forms. Continue to cross boundaries and to make connections that others don’t see. Continue to live the values of the Honor Code and to respect and value equity and inclusiveness as part of your life-long learning."

Senior Class Speaker 94th Commencement Address, Brenner Green

Commencement Addresses

Brenner Green told his classmates of his personal journey, and that "I’ve come to realize that the College’s mission and values are a big part of my journey. Conn “seeks to support and nurture intellectual, emotional, spiritual, creative, and physical development of its student body.” And that’s just what it did for me.

I Can’T Give You A Brain, But I Can Give You A Diploma, Laurence A. M. Lapointe

Baccalaureate Addresses

Father Laurence LaPointe, Roman Catholic chaplain at the College for 33 years and known to most as "Father Larry," delivers an inspiring address and in his opening remarks, educates those present on the meaning of Baccalaureate.

". . . although the application and audience of the Baccalaureate have morphed over the centuries, the fundamental function remains the same.

First, it is a time for contemplative reflection amid the many activities and festivities associated with Commencement and it draws upon the inspirational writings of many cultures and the diversity of formidable performance skills of the graduates. These days, respecting the religious …