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Student Speaker & Singer Applications Are Being Accepted
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April 2019
Dear Suffolk Student,
You are receiving this email because you may meet the
eligibility requirements
(Apply for a Degree) to participate in the 2019 Commencement exercises.
I am writing to invite you to apply to give congratulatory remarks to your classmates or sing the National Anthem at Commencement.
To be eligible to submit an application to be the student speaker or singer, you must have completed all of your degree requirements (including Incomplete grades) by May 10, 2019. (September petitioners are not eligible to participate in this process) and you must be in good academic and disciplinary standing. You must be willing to work closely with the SBS or CAS Dean's Office to refine and practice your speech or with the Performing Arts Office to practice the National Anthem. Student speakers and singers will be expected to attend a sound check/rehearsal at the Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion on May 18. Lastly, you should be willing and able to represent your graduating class at a dinner on the evening of May 18, the day before Commencement, with the University President, Board of Trustees, administrators, and donors. Remarks are limited to 3-4 minutes.
Best regards,
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Sawyer Business School Student Speaker Applications
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Two graduating students - one representing the undergraduate class and the second representing the graduate class - will present brief remarks (3-4 minutes in length each) at the Sawyer Business School Commencement ceremony.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a draft of your Commencement remarks to
Theresa Malionek by Thursday, April 11. Please include your student ID number and your major or graduate program in your email.
Auditions
SBS student speaker auditions will be held on Thursday, April 25, from 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. for undergraduate applicants and Tuesday, April 23, from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. for graduate applicants.
Questions
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College of Arts & Sciences Speaker Applications
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One graduating student will present brief remarks (3-4 minutes in length) at the College of Arts & Sciences Commencement ceremony.
How to Apply
Complete the
application form (Student Speakers) on the Commencement website via
Qualtrix. The deadline to apply has been extended to Monday, April 8:
- A complete draft of your speech (2-3 double-spaced pages). This should be personal, engaging, and able to appeal to an audience of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, administrators, and guests
- Your resume
- A copy of your unofficial transcript-available on WebAdvisor (Login and choose Students-> Transcript)
Auditions
After reviewing applications, a selection committee will invite several finalists to audition by delivering a draft speech. These auditions will be held on Thursday, April 25, from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 30, from 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
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Student Singer Applications
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Students may apply for both Commencement Student Singer & Student Speaker however they may only accept one of these positions.
Graduating senior(s), undergraduate, graduate or PhD, will perform the National Anthem at the start of each school's Commencement ceremony. Students may audition solo or as a part of a group of graduating candidates. The auditions and final performance will be sung a cappella.
How to Apply
Complete and submit
the
application form [PDF] along with an unofficial copy of your transcript to the Performing Arts Office, Sawyer 310, by Friday, April 19.
Auditions
After reviewing applications, the Performing Arts Office will contact applicants who meet the criteria to arrange an audition appointment with the selection committee which will be on Thursday, May 2 between 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Applicants will audition and respond to committee questions about your qualifications, your interest in being selected, and your overall learning experiences during your years at Suffolk. Selection of the singer will be based on quality of vocal ability, quality of presentation, academic record, and contributions to campus life.
The selection committee will be composed of representatives from the Performing Arts Office and the University community.
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