Class Day
Samantha Power Advocates for Democracy in HKS Commencement Speech
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Samantha J. Power encouraged the 565 students graduating from the the Kennedy School of Government to spread the ideals of democracy across the globe.
Sheryl Sandberg
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and author of Lean In, talks about her experiences and her book in Sanders Theater on April 4, 2013.
Facebook Executive Sheryl Sandberg ’91 To Headline College Class Day
Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Facebook and the author of the controversial book “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead."
Senior Class Committee Names Class Day Student Speakers
Four members of the Class of 2014 have been chosen to take the stage at the annual Class Day celebration, the Senior Class Committee announced Tuesday night.
Class Day 2014 Speakers
Ivy Orators Jenna D. Martin ’14 and Zack W. Guzman ’14, and Harvard Orators Christy L. Disilvestro ’14 and Adam J. Conner ’14 will speak at this year's College Class Day.
Samantha Power Will Return to Kennedy School To Give Class Day Address
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha J. Power will address 2014 graduates of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at the school’s Class Day on May 28.
Surgeon General Nominee To Speak at Medical, Dental Schools' Class Day
Embattled Surgeon General nominee Vivek H. Murthy ’98 will address graduates of the Medical School and School of Dental Medicine at Class Day on May 29.
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and Actress Mindy Kaling To Speak at HLS Class day
Class Day is Wednesday, May 28, with Commencement ceremonies taking place the following day.
Canada Tells HKS It Is Time To Pass the Baton
Addressing Harvard Kennedy School graduates and their families at the School’s class day on Wednesday, Geoffrey Canada, president and CEO of social service organization Harlem Children’s Zone, encouraged this generation to complete the charitable work of the previous generation and improve society for the children who need it most.
Soledad O' Brien Addresses Harvard College Seniors
Soledad M. O’ Brien ’88-’00 encouraged thousands of students, parents, and alumni gathered in Tercentenary Theatre to break down barriers and “seek out goodness in others.”
Toobin Encourages HLS Grads To Be Imaginative
Journalist, lawyer, and award-winning author Jeffrey R. Toobin ’82 told over 700 Harvard Law School graduates to be imaginative with their careers amid a declining and transforming job market during the school’s class day ceremony on Wednesday.
Words of Wisdom from Class Days of Yore
With the recent announcement that Soledad M. O'Brien '88-'00 is slated to take the stage at Class Day this year, we at the Flyby thought we'd seize this opportunity to reflect upon some words of wisdom from previous Class Day speakers. Here are some salient snippets of their stirring speeches. Added bonus: watching these will help you with tonight's procrastination, guaranteed.
Soledad O’Brien To Speak at Class Day
Award-winning journalist Soledad M. O’Brien ’88-’00 will be this year’s Class Day speaker, the Senior Class Committee announced Tuesday night.
Senior Class Committee Announces Class Day Student Speakers
Four seniors have been selected to deliver speeches at the annual Class Day ceremony on May 29, the Senior Class Committee announced on Sunday.
Andy Samberg Class Day || Harvard Commencement 2012
Comedian Andy Samberg addresses graduating seniors at Harvard's Senior Class Day ceremony in Tercentenary Theatre, May 23, 2012