Could you be our 2024 Champlain College Online Commencement speaker?

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The following email was sent to all eligible online undergraduate and master’s May 2024 Commencement participants on February 29, 2024.

Dear Champlain students:

Are you our next Commencement speaker? Would you like to represent the Class of 2024 and inspire and celebrate your classmates in a big way during the ceremony on Saturday, May 11?

We encourage you to submit an application by Friday, March 22.

The Commencement Speaker Committee is hosting a Student Speaker Info Session on Wednesday, March 6 from 12:30–1:00 PM. This event will be an opportunity to address any questions you have about the process, but attendance is not required. Here is the Zoom link to access this session: 

https://champlainonline.zoom.us/j/99865763527?

Guidelines for being a student speaker are included below. A committee of faculty and staff will review all submissions and a student speaker will be chosen in April. If you have questions or need additional information please contact graduation@champlain.edu.

Sincerely,

The Graduation Team

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STUDENT COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER CONSIDERATIONS

To be considered for Student Commencement Speaker, applicants must:

  • Be in good academic standing
  • Be willing to work with our professional staff to refine and rehearse the final speech in the weeks/days leading up to Commencement. 

A Student Commencement Speech submission includes:

  • A complete online application form
  • A draft script of 3-4 minutes of original content
  • A sample video uploaded of you delivering the speech in a quiet space with clear audio

Elements of a successful Student Commencement Speech can include:

  • A message that inspires, encourages, and reflects the vision and hopes of the graduates.
  • A compelling story that incorporates your Champlain College experience (e.g., volunteerism, balancing work/school, involvement in community, overcoming hurdles, taking risks, a transcendent learning experience, or other).
  • A message that appeals to a diverse audience of graduates, families, and friends and that is substantive, meaningful, entertaining, and suitable to the occasion.
  • A clear and cohesive organization of ideas and messages.
  • A delivery that includes eye contact, poise, vocal, and visual presentation.

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