Student Speaker 2012
All degree candidates are invited to apply and audition to be the Student Speaker for Commencement 2012. Speeches should be emailed by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, to Special Events & University Ceremonies at SpecialEvents@duke.edu. Auditions for finalists will be held later in March.
- Please submit your speech with a cover page with name/email/phone number listed. Do NOT put this information on the pages of the speech itself.
- Speeches should be typed and double spaced
- When presented orally, the speech should last 5-7 minutes and SHOULD NOT EXCEED 7 MINUTES. You should practice your speech to determine the length.
- There are no recommended specific topics - just topics that would be considered suitable for Commencement.
- If you are interested applying to be the student speaker, please submit your name here and you will be sent timely reminders about the approaching deadlines.
Student Speaker Selection Committee
All speeches will be reviewed by a committee made of students, faculty, staff and administrators. If you are a graduating student and interested in joining the committee, please respond here.
