August 24, Monday. Per the school: Class Day co-chairs Jonathan Haynes, Jaylin Lugardo and Caleb Visser announced Lynch’s selection as keynote speaker in an email to Princeton seniors. NJ.com, Nicholas Johnson becomes first black valedictorian in Princeton’s 274-year history My lawyer, Amal Clooney, says the cumulative penalty for all these politically-motivated charges is more than 100 years in prison. I was looking forward to coming back to the University Chapel. Speakers | 2020 Virtual Commencement - Princeton University CNN, After 274 Years, Princeton Will Have Its First Black Valedictorian NBC News, Princeton, New Jersey 08544 USA Award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will deliver the address at the 2020 University of Pennsylvania Commencement on Monday, May 18. Our editorial agenda at Rappler, the news group I helped create, focuses on our global battles: for climate; for truth; and, of course, against this virus. Dr. Theresa S. ThamesAssociate Dean of Religious Life & the Chapel, ‘We Roar’: Valedictorian Nicholas Johnson reflects on community and making history Friday, Dec 4, 2020 A new professorship of Indigenous studies, endowed by a $5 million gift from Wendy Schmidt and her husband, Eric Schmidt, a 1976 alumnus, will build on Princeton’s interdisciplinary strengths and expand its faculty... OHR issues resources, tools for pre and post-election conversations Monday, Nov 2, 2020 Our virtual Commencement speakers are eager to share their stories, memories, and messages with the Class of 2020. Princeton graduate Maria Ressa's remarks for virtual Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Commencement Program; Speakers; Graduate Hooding; ... Request new password; Log in via Princeton University Authentication . You will be redirected to the secure Princeton University Authentication login page. View the livestream at: Virtual Commencement homepage Princeton University Facebook 1960s; 1969: Louis T. Benezet, President of Claremont University Center: 1968: Sharvy G. Umbeck, Chair of the American Council on Education: 1967: Erwin D. Canham, Editor in … Year Speaker Speaker's background; 2020: Martin "Marty" Baron : Newspaper editor : 2019: Angela Merkel: German Chancellor (video; article) ... Princeton University: 1934: Charles F. Martin: President, McGill University: 1933: All ceremonies will be held virtually and streamed on the MSU commencement website.Graduate names will be … She obtained her M.S. Gore, the former vice president, will speak at Princeton University’s June 2 Class Day, an event held before commencement to honor the senior class. It would’ve been a chance to look at Princeton through these lenses. ... Ressa was named a 2018 Time Magazine Person of the Year and spoke at the 2020 Commencement ceremony. The weaponization of the law followed the exponential attacks on social media, which acted like fertilizer, tearing down our reputation, inciting to hate, and paving the way for my detention and arrests (that’s with an s). Reunions are for alumni, but members of the senior class are invited as guests of the University, a nod to their Close your eyes. RANK SCHOOL TUITION & FEES CEREMONY STATUS SPEAKER BIO LINK 1 Princeton University$51,870 VIRTUAL Maria Ressa CEO of rappler.com https://www.princeton.edu/news/2020/04/15/princeton-university-confer-degrees-class-2020-virtual-ceremony-may-31 2 Harvard University$51,925 VIRTUAL Marty Baron Washington Post Exec. Poet Laureate, Christopher L. Eisgruber '83Princeton University's 20th President, Sarah-Jane Leslie Ph.D. '07Dean of the Graduate School, Rev. We’re in your hands. John Krasinski, who graduated from Brown University in 2001, returned to Rhode Island as the baccalaureate speaker during the school's commencement and reunion weekend in 2019. 2020 Commencement Speaker February 27, 2020 Office of the President. My mentor told me: make the choice to learn. Commencement Keynote: Lisa Jackson Photo credit: Apple Lisa Jackson is Apple’s vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, and served as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from 2009 to 2013. All professional designations are as of the date of the speaker's address. I admit that it took me more than a month to defang the fear of jail. The announcement was made today by Vice President and University Secretary Medha Narvekar. Denise Applewhite, Office of Communications Maria Ressa, a 1986 Princeton graduate and CEO and executive editor of the Philippines-based online news organization Rappler.com, has been selected as the speaker for the University’s 2020 Baccalaureate ceremony. Princeton students pen scathing op-ed on pre-graduation speaker Marshawn Lynch ... of the Class Day speaker for 2020 and propose improvements that could be made to the speaker … Princeton announced Lynch as the speaker last week while promoting his "sustained professional excellence," prompting students to call out the university's … Class Day, which takes place the day before Princeton’s Commencement, is … Slow down and think. Princeton University announced this week Lynch will speak at Class Day 2020, an event that precedes graduation. By Helen Y. Wu ... //t.co/O5eqr4sXe8 — Princeton University (@Princeton) June 15, 2020. ABC News, Montreal student named first black valedictorian of Princeton ET. I’m a really shy person, and I hid the first year or so until I realized that we are our own worst enemies. This is a time when creative destruction takes new meaning. August 7, Friday. Congratulations, Princeton Class of 2020! The University tweeted in support of Ressa Monday morning. degree in computer science from Florida International University in 2016, and a B.E. More than 2,600 Michigan State University graduates will be recognized Dec. 18 and 19 at fall 2020 semester commencement ceremonies. What gives your life meaning? He was selected by members of the senior class. Natives at Princeton (NAP) is a student organization that provides a support network for American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawai’ian and Indigenous students at Princeton University. Princeton University, Princeton names its first black valedictorian in the university's history Not that you need to be reminded, but the world has gone nuts. Technology enabled Rappler’s fast growth starting in 2012, but we were also among the first victims when social media was weaponized in 2016. (609) 258-3000, © 2021 The Trustees of Princeton University, ‘We Roar’: Valedictorian Nicholas Johnson reflects on community and making history, Princeton names its first black valedictorian in the university's history, After 274 Years, Princeton Will Have Its First Black Valedictorian, Princeton University names its first black valedictorian, Nicholas Johnson becomes first black valedictorian in Princeton’s 274-year history, Princeton University announces 1st black valedictorian in 274-year history, Montreal student named first black valedictorian of Princeton, Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students. When Tech has atomized meaning, what’s important to you? your class will be among the first to have a freer hand to imagine and create the world as it should be - more compassionate, more equal, more sustainable. For best results viewing this website use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Add/drop ends. The university will host an online graduation program on Thursday, May 28th, beginning with a pre-show countdown at 10:30 a.m. EDT featuring images of our community and music by the Harvard Band. May 31, 2020 1:59 p.m. 2020 Valedictory remarks by Nicholas Johnson for virtual Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31 I am truly humbled by this honor and privilege of addressing you, Princeton’s Great Class of 2020 on this very significant day in our lives. CBS News, Princeton University names its first black valedictorian More than 2,600 Michigan State University graduates will be recognized Dec. 18 and 19 at fall 2020 semester commencement ceremonies. © 2021 The Trustees of Princeton University, Alumna and journalist Maria Ressa on freedom of the press and combating disinformation, ‘She Roars’ podcast talks to journalist Maria Ressa about the weaponization of social media, Journalist and Princeton graduate Maria Ressa named Baccalaureate speaker, Education has prepared students for success and lifelong learning, Eisgruber tells graduates, Tilghman to graduates: Carry the spirit of Princeton, Equal Opportunity Policy and Nondiscrimination Statement. “Ruha Benjamin’s scholarship on the intersection of race and technology resonates strongly … August 3, Monday. You will be redirected to the secure Princeton University Authentication login page. Academic Year Sign-In Period begins. It reminded me of TS Eliot’s Tradition & the Individual Talent - that the latest novel you read is affected by Shakespeare, and your understanding of Shakespeare is changed by the latest novel you read. The upside? Add/drop begins. Reunions The "week" begins on a Thursday, the first day of Reunions. Rev. The lesson I learned? Washington Post Editor Baron Named 2020 Harvard Commencement Speaker Harvard typically holds Commencement exercises in Tercentenary Theater, pictured here in 2016. Many of the University’s academic departments, programs, institutes, and centers also are hosting virtual celebrations to honor their graduating students. Graduate … Yao Xiao recently earned her Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Florida in 2020. Princeton University has invited Marshawn Lynch to be its special guest speaker at … Welcome Juston Forte, Senior Class President. Princeton traces its founding to a royal charter granted on October 22, 1746, by King George the Second of England. That our fears prevent us from being our best selves. I remember my graduation in 1986: I had no answers to those questions. The Columbia School of Social Work has announced that Ruha Benjamin, Associate Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University and author of a body of work that addresses the racial biases embedded in technology, will serve as speaker for its 2020 graduation ceremony. The Two Hundred Seventy-Third Commencement. Graduate Student Speaker. I was 10 years old, and I couldn’t speak English very well. Super Bowl-winning running back Marshawn Lynch, who is known for his community service and social justice work, has been selected to speak at Princeton’s Class Day on Monday, June 1. Know that no matter how much of a superstar you are, you cannot accomplish anything meaningful alone. Fall Term, 2020-21. So make the choice to learn, embrace your fear, and build your community. Imagine the world as it should be. The Thirty-First of May, Two Thousand Twenty The 273rd Commencement was held as a virtual event on Sunday, May 31, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The New York Times, Princeton University names its first black valedictorian Class of 2020 Frequently Asked Questions On March 20, 2020, the University announced it would be necessary to postpone the in-person May 28 commencement exercises.. Embrace your fear. Photo: John Jameson While graduation celebrations are common occurrences at the conclusion of most schools' academic year, Princeton's tradition may be unique: it celebrates Commencement Week. Princeton will host a special in-person Commencement ceremony in May 2021 to honor the Class of 2020.This event will be held on campus in the days just before Reunions 2021, on either Wednesday, May 19, 2021, or Thursday, May 20, 2021. That defines who you are. Six students were graduated at the first Commencement; in 2016, approximately 1,260 seniors received undergraduate degrees. August 25, Tuesday. Todd Penegor, president and CEO of The Wendy’s Co., will be keynote speaker for the master’s degree ceremony, and Marta Tienda, professor of sociology and public affairs and the Maurice P. During professor in demographic studies at Princeton University, will … When I graduated, I had a choice between a high-paying corporate job or a fellowship that would defer my 10 year payments for student loans for a year. CLASS OF 2020 #Cornell2020 Rescheduled events for 2020 Graduates will be June 5 & 6, 2021 Click here for more information for 2020 Grads. Princeton University will hold a virtual Commencement ceremony to honor the GREAT Class of 2020 on Sunday, May 31, 2020, 1 p.m. May 31, 2020 2 p.m. Princeton graduate Maria Ressa’s remarks for virtual Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31, 2020 Also listen to Ressa’s “She Roars” podcast about the weaponization of social media from last June. degree in software engineering from Tianjin University in … The first Commencement Exercises were held in 1748, in Newark, then home of the College of New Jersey, as Princeton was originally called. 2020 Commencement Address by President Eisgruber The Office of Communications May 31, 2020 2:03 p.m. President Christopher L. Eisgruber’s Address for the virtual Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31, 2020, along with a statement on the killing of George Floyd and the importance of confronting racism. For the last 4 years, Rappler and I have been under constant attack by our own government. All through my life, when faced with a difficult decision, I always ask myself - where can I learn more. Imagine what you’re most afraid of, touch it and hold it so that you rob it of its power. To: ... Augustine accepted a faculty appointment at Princeton University, lecturing on topics such as the practice of engineering in industry, the management of high-technology enterprises, and leadership education for those seeking careers outside of research. This is the worst of human nature, and social media mobs have become the norm. I hated that the baton was passed to me at this moment in time, but I also knew I wasn’t going to drop it. ... during the virtual commencement, according to a university press release. Also listen to Ressa's "She Roars" podcast about the weaponization of social media from last June. Make the choice to learn. So here are three ways you can live your way into the answers: A Princeton education sets you up for life: you have learned how to learn, and at a time when technology has changed everything, you will constantly have to learn. Rappler builds communities of action. I’ve posted bail 8 times so I could keep working, and  Rappler and I have paid more in bail and bonds than Imelda Marcos, who’s been convicted in at least 4 countries. Finally, beware the mob. Build and strengthen your community. Learn more about these prominent faculty members, students, and alumni below. 2019 Commencement Speaker: Angela Merkel. It’s disappointing not to be on campus … but I’m so proud to be speaking to the graduating class of 2020. NAP works to also increase the visibility of Native peoples as well as foster awareness and understanding of Native and Indigenous issues. Thank you for inviting me to speak to you at this historic moment. Know that lies laced with anger and hate spread fastest on social media, forming lynch mobs. So I made a list of what I was most afraid of, and mentally began to confront and beat them. You are standing at the rubble of the world my generation created. Juston Forte introduces President Eisgruber Opening Remarks Christopher L. Eisgruber, President of the University 2020 Baccalaureate speaker Ressa ’86 found guilty of cyber libel in Philippines . I just hope it’s enough to protect our democracy. Commencement Weekend Events Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30, 2021 Please review information in early February 2021. Alison L. BodenDean of Religious Life & the Chapel, Maria Ressa '86CEO & Executive Editor of Rappler.com, Tracy K. SmithChair of the Lewis Center for the Arts & Former U.S. Black Enterprise, Princeton University announces 1st black valedictorian in 274-year history The second lesson I learned as an immigrant moving to a public school in New Jersey. 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