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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2015 87:57


2013 New Student Orientation - First Lecture Event

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2013


Alexander Nemerov, the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Provostial Professor in the Arts and Humanities, offers the New Student Orientation first lecture on the purpose of a liberal education and how students will become more than their major.

2013 Baccalaureate

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2013


Speaking at the 2013 Stanford Baccalaureate ceremony will be alumna Valarie Kaur, an award-winning filmmaker, civil rights advocate and interfaith organizer. She is the founding director of Groundswell, a nonprofit initiative at Auburn Seminary that mobilizes people of faith in social action. Currently a fellow at Yale Law School, Kaur is the founding director of the Yale Visual Law Project, where she makes documentary films and trains students in the art of visual advocacy.

122nd Stanford University Commencement with keynote speach by Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2013


More than 30,000 family members and friends gathered for Stanford's 122nd Commencement Weekend. The keynote of Sunday's Commencement ceremony was an address by Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York, NY. He spoke to the graduates who entered Stanford Stadium with the traditional Wacky Walk.

122nd Commencement 2013

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2013


More than 30,000 family members and friends gathered for Stanford's 122nd Commencement Weekend. The keynote of Sunday's Commencement ceremony was an address by Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York, NY. He spoke to the graduates who entered Stanford Stadium with the traditional Wacky Walk. Highlights on Saturday included the Baccalaureate address by Valarie Kaur, award-winning filmmaker and founder of Groundswell; the Class Day Lecture by Mehran Sahami, an associate professor of computer science.

121st Stanford University Commencement

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2012 139:20


At Stanford's 121th Commencement, the university conferred 1,763 bachelor's, 2,302 master's and 1,023 doctoral degrees. Cory Booker, the Mayor of Neward, New Jersey, delivered the commencement address. (June 17, 2012)

2012 Baccalaureate Celebration

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2012 71:09


Graduation, commencement, ceremony, speech, religious, seniors, Talisman, Taiko, reflection, student, leadership, rebel, service, Buddhist

Class Day Lecture 2012: Why the Wind of Freedom Blows

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2012 49:21


Larry Diamond draws on Stanford's motto, "the wind of freedom blows," as he traces the rise of democracy in a final lecture to the class of 2012, followed by a few words from the Senior Class Presidents. (June 16, 2012)

Cory Booker's 2012 Commencement Address

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2012 43:25


Cory Booker, the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, challenges Stanford graduates to be courageous, never lose faith and always work together during Stanford's 121st Commencement. (June 17, 2012)

120th Stanford University Commencement

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2011 109:21


At Stanford's 120th Commencement, the university conferred 1,720 bachelor's, 2,167 master's and 1,054 doctoral degrees. Felipe Calderón, the President of Mexico, delivered the commencement address. (June 12, 2011)

Felipe Calderón's 2011 Commencement Address

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2011 19:07


campus life, Mexico, global warming, climate change, environment, poverty, politics, history, human rights, democracy, social science, public service, economic growth, carbon emissions, higher education, tradition, graduation, student experience, citizens.

The Promise and Peril of the New Social Economy (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2011 72:23


(June 11, 2011) Rob Reich addresses the class of 2011 on the promise and peril of the new social economy and their role as Stanford graduates to do social good in whatever profession or sector of the economy they pursue.

2011 Baccalaureate Celebration (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2011 58:39


Reverend Gail E. Bowman comments on the role faith has played in the graduates' tough four years at Stanford. Imperfection and the unexpected will always be in their lives, but graduates do not need perfection to be successful. (June 11, 2011)

119th Stanford University Commencement (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2010 106:31


In her remarks at Stanford University's 119th Commencement on Sunday, Susan Rice, United States Ambassador to the United Nations, challenges the graduates to innovate and serve; to shape change and be that change. (June 13, 2010)

Susan Rice's 2010 Commencement Address (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2010 22:09


In her remarks at Stanford University's 119th Commencement on Sunday, Susan Rice, United States Ambassador to the United Nations, challenges the graduates to innovate and serve; to shape change and "be that change." (June 13, 2010) 

The Moral Limits of World Markets (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2010 47:48


Selected by the graduating class, Professor Debra Satz urges students to "take an interest in the lives of others" in her parting lecture for the class of 2010. (June 12, 2010)

2010 Baccalaureate Celebration (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2010 55:43


Stanford's Baccalaureate Celebration is a multi-faith service. Keynote speaker Eboo Patel delivered his hope that graduates have one person in their lives who is a "little bit crazy." (June 12, 2010)

The Uniqueness of Humans (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2009 37:26


Selected by the graduating class, world renowned professor and researcher Robert Sapolsky, delivered the class day lecture. Drawing on his research of the animal world, he spoke on the uniqueness of humans. (June 13, 2009)

The Uniqueness of Humans (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2009 37:26


Selected by the graduating class, world renowned professor and researcher Robert Sapolsky, delivered the class day lecture. Drawing on his research of the animal world, he spoke on the uniqueness of humans in relation to the rest of the animal kingdom. (June 13, 2009)

118th Stanford University Commencement (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2009 106:18


Stanford University held its 118th Commencement. Supreme Court Justice Kennedy urged graduates to spread freedom and law throughout the world. (June 14, 2009)

Ruth W. Messinger's 2009 Baccalaureate Address

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2009 18:07


Stanford University held its 2009 Baccalaureate Celebration. This multi-faith celebration featured Ruth W. Messinger, president of the American Jewish World Service, as the keynote speaker. (June 13, 2009)

2009 Baccalaureate Celebration (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2009 60:57


Stanford University held its 2009 Baccalaureate Celebration. This multi-faith celebration featured Ruth W. Messinger, president of the American Jewish World Service, as the keynote speaker. (June 13, 2009)

Anthony Kennedy's 2009 Commencement Address (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2009 25:08


In his address to Stanford's class of 2009, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy tells the graduates to spread freedom and the rule of law. (June 14, 2009)

Anthony Kennedy's 2009 Commencement Address (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2009 25:08


In his address to Stanford's class of 2009, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy tells the graduates to spread freedom and the rule of law. Sunday's Commencement marked the awarding of 1,735 bachelor's degrees and 2,039 master's degrees. (June 14, 2009)

2008 Stanford GSB Commencement (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2008 108:02


Family and friends gathered in Frost Amphitheater on June 14, 2008 to honor this year’s 445 graduates, including 374 who received the Master of Business Administration degree. (June 14, 2008)

Your Voyage of Discovery: Follow Darwin's Lead and Rock the Planet!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2008 39:18


For over forty years, Class Day Lecture has featured a world renowned Stanford professor, as selected by members of the graduating class. Professor William Durham delivers the 2008 Class Day Lecture. (June 14, 2008)

Peter J. Gomes' 2008 Baccalaureate Address

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2008 35:03


The Reverend Professor Peter J. Gomes, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in The Memorial Church at Harvard University delivers the Baccalaureate address at Stanford University's commencement ceremonies. (June 14, 2008)

Oprah Winfrey's 2008 Commencement Address (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2008 29:53


Oprah Winfrey, global media leader and philanthropist, spoke to the Class of 2008 at Stanford's 117th Commencement on June 15, 2008. (June 15, 2008)  

Oprah Winfrey's 2008 Commencement Address

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2008 29:53


Oprah Winfrey, global media leader and philanthropist, spoke to the Class of 2008 at Stanford's 117th Commencement on June 15, 2008. (June 15, 2008)

2008 Stanford Commencement Ceremony (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2008 125:15


Stanford University conferred 1,702 bachelor's degrees, along with 2,017 master's degrees and 947 doctoral degrees before an audience of over 25,000 at the university's 117th Commencement ceremony. (June 15, 2008)

2008 Baccalaureate Celebration (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2008 84:15


The Reverend Professor Peter J. Gomes, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in The Memorial Church at Harvard University delivers the Baccalaureate address at Stanford University's commencement ceremonies. (June 14, 2008)

Dana Gioia's 2007 Commencement Address

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2007 28:32


Dana Gioia, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, delivered Stanford University's 116th Commencement address at a ceremony awarding 1,600 undergraduate degrees and 3,000 graduate degrees. (June 17, 2007)

Dana Gioia's 2007 Commencement Address on Video

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2007 28:32


Dana Gioia, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, delivered Stanford University's 116th Commencement address at a ceremony awarding 1,600 undergraduate degrees and 3,000 graduate degrees. (June 17, 2007)

Commencement Ceremony Video 2007

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2007 101:06


With an estimated 27,000 family members and friends in attendance, the university's 116th Commencement culminated Sunday with the ceremony to award degrees to more than 4,600 students.

Baccalaureate Celebration 2006

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2007 62:59


This celebratory gathering is for senior graduates, families and friends and is a bookend to the Opening Convocation held four years ago -- a time to acknowledge the spiritual contribution to the education of the whole person.

Steve Jobs' 2005 Commencement Address

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2007 15:22


Steve Jobs' address given at the 115th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 12, 2005.

Tom Brokaw's 2006 Commencement Address

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2007 28:46


Tom Brokaw, broadcast-news icon and author, delivered Stanford University's 115th Commencement address at Elliott Field at a ceremony awarding 1,700 undergraduate degrees.

Vartan Gregorian's 2006 Commencement Address

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2007 28:03


Gregorian, the former president of Brown University and since 1997 the president of the Carnegie Corporation, delivered the Commencement address at Elliott Field at a ceremony awarding 2,147 master's degrees and 954 doctoral degrees.

Commencement Wacky Walk 2006

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2007 3:50


Video highlights of Stanford's Wacky Walk tradition at Commencement 2006.

Graduate Commencement Video 2006

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2007 85:16


Approximately 1,000 students and 50 faculty members and administrative officials participated in the graduate commencement ceremony. Vartan Gregorian, president of the Carnegie Corporation delivered the keynote address.

Steve Jobs' 2005 Commencement Address

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2007 15:11


Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and Pixar addresses the Stanford University graduating class of 2005 at commencement exercises in June.

Tom Brokaw's 2006 Commencement Address

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2007 28:46


Tom Brokaw, broadcast-news icon and author, delivered Stanford University's 115th Commencement address at Elliott Field at a ceremony awarding 1,700 undergraduate degrees.

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