It’s great to be back together on campus this semester, and I’m very excited for our return to full-fledged Commencement ceremonies at the end of the academic year. We're now kicking off the nomination process for speakers and honorary degree recipients at the 2022 Commencement, and I'm very pleased to invite you to submit your suggestions.
This is your opportunity to nominate candidates for speakers and honorary degree recipients who will help make Commencement especially memorable for our Class of 2022. An honorary degree is the highest form of recognition that Pace University can bestow on an individual, and we’re looking for nominees who exemplify our values and aspirations, confer distinction on the University, and will help enliven and enrich this important day. An honoree could be:
- A creative writer or artist, a shaper of ideas and opinions in today's society, a significant contributor to an academic discipline, or an entrepreneur whose voice is aligned with the role of higher education in today's society;
- A positive role model who publicly demonstrates thoughtfulness and deeds worthy of honor in a regional, national, or global context;
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An individual whose professional or personal accomplishments reflect Pace's mission of Opportunitas; or
- An alumni and friend of Pace who has contributed to the civic, cultural, or philanthropic life of our community or world in a significant way.
You may review a list of previous honorees here.
If you would like to propose a candidate who meets any of these criteria, I encourage you to complete the nomination form. All nominations will be reviewed by the Honorary Degree Recipient Committee, chaired by Sue Maxam, EdD, assistant provost for special projects and retention initiatives. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Maxam directly at smaxam@pace.edu.
We look forward to receiving your nominations by Friday, October 1.
