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President John T. Casteen

A Message from President John T. Casteen

February 2008

To Members of the Graduating Class:

As you near the end of your studies, I write to congratulate you and to provide information about Finals weekend, May 17 and 18.

The Valedictory Exercises will be held on Saturday, May 17. At Valediction, University awards and the class gift will be presented. The speaker will be Sheila C. Johnson, a successful businesswoman, a leader in public life in Virginia and nationally, and an ardent advocate for education. After the ceremony, please plan to join Betsy and me at Carr’s Hill for a reception to honor the class of 2008 and your families.

Final Exercises and diploma ceremonies will be held on Sunday, May 18. The speaker will be Hunter R. Rawlings III, professor of classics and history and president emeritus of Cornell University. At once joyful and dignified, the ceremony is a celebration of your achievements. I think you will find that Finals memorably honors your years here.

Please remember that alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the Lawn and at all diploma ceremonies. Graduating students or guests who bring alcohol will be asked to leave the ceremonies.

We hope that you and your family enjoy the weekend’s activities. I wish you all the best for the future, and I invite you to return often to the University.

Sincerely,

John T. Casteen III
President

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