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Commencement 2008

Inner Vision

Francie Randolph ’87 has combined Braille and J.K. Rowling’s 2008 Harvard address to create a limited-edition book.
4.13.10

University Magic

At a time of war and recession, Commencement takes stock of nation, University, and graduates’ lives…
7.1.08

Honoris Causa

Three women and seven men received honorary degrees at Commencement.
7.1.08

Most Likely to Succeed

Graduating senior Vivien Wu delivers her Ivy Oration, “Most Likely to Succeed,” at Class Day 2008…
6.5.08

The Federal Funds Rate...

Graduating senior William Bailey delivers his Ivy Oration, “The Federal Funds Rate and the Channels of Monetary Transmission,” at Class Day 2008…
6.5.08

How to Tell a Harvard Man

Graduating senior Nicholas J. Melvoin delivers his Harvard Oration, “How to Tell a Harvard Man,” at Class Day 2008…
6.5.08

Dropping the Global H-Bomb

Graduating senior Deena Shakir delivers her Harvard Oration, “From Baghdad to Boston: Dropping the Global H-Bomb,” at Class Day 2008…
6.5.08

Bernanke Class Day Speech

“Remarks on Class Day 2008” by Ben S. Bernanke, chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System…
6.4.08

Baccalaureate Address 2008

President Drew Gilpin Faust’s speech at the Baccalaureate service for the Harvard College class of 2008 on June 3…
6.3.08

Poem 'Night' by Carl Phillips

Carl Phillips ’81, professor of English and of African and African American Studies at Washington University, delivers his Phi Beta Kappa poem, titled “Night,” at the 218th Literary Exercises on Tuesday morning…
6.3.08