Commencement 2012 Speaker Nominations

The Commencement Speaker Selection Committee is surveying the campus community for Commencement 2012 speaker nominations. We consider the following criteria when selecting candidates:

• Have high degree of name recognition among students
• Have notable achievements in academic, artistic, humanitarian, environmental and/or other enterprises, for which the candidates may merit an honorary degree
• Can serve as a role model for students
• May have connections to Case Western Reserve University or Cleveland
• Strong public speaking skills confirmed

Recent commencement speakers at Case Western Reserve University include: Scott Cowen (2011), Katie Couric (2010), Dr. David Satcher (2009), Craig Newmark (2008), Richard Lederer (2007), Dr. Julie Gerberding (2006), Chris Matthews (2005), Elie Weisel (2004), Geraldine Ferraro (2003), Maya Angelou (2002), Jonathan Kozol (2001), and Joseph Gorman (2000).