Senior Keynote 毕业典礼 Speaker Competition
The University has an established tradition of selecting a graduating senior to deliver a brief address at 毕业典礼. This year there will be one ceremony which will be held at the Ford Center for all graduates on Saturday, 5月4日, 2024, 在下午1:30.M. One Senior Keynote Speaker will be selected through a competitive process as outlined below.
All graduating seniors in good standing at UE are eligible to be considered for the Senior Keynote. This year the Selection Committee is pleased to be able to include seniors from all three colleges, who are encouraged to submit speeches for consideration. To be considered, please complete the following requirements.
- Submit the embedded form including name of faculty reference – see below
- Upload the written draft of your 毕业典礼 speech - 1000 - 1500 words, or a duration of 10 minutes
A limited number of finalists will be asked to present their speeches before the Selection Committee. The final selections for the Senior Keynote 毕业典礼 Speaker will be announced at the University of Evansville Leadership Awards Program.
We encourage you to consider applying. More details on the Senior Keynote and other information you will need for graduation will be available during 毕业典礼 Central.
2024 Student 毕业典礼 Speaker Selection Committee
- James MacLeod, 2024 Committee Chair, Professor, History
- Jennifer Calderone, Senior Director, 校友 and Engagement
- Kristina Hochwender, Professor, English
- Melissa Morehead Moore, Programming Coordinator for the CDEI
- Rania Mousa, Professor, Accounting and Business Administration
- Katie Mullins, Associate Professor, Creative Writing
- Abby Murphy, Executive Administrator, Office of the President
- Grace Reisinger, Student Representative
