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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Breaking away from the Conventional Commencement Speech

It’s that time of year, when graduating students don caps and gowns, and sit through speeches that are meant to inspire, but often are simply forgotten. Knowing this, what can a commencement speaker say that’s memorable and worthwhile?

Financial educator and broadcaster Alvin Hall suggests that speakers be a little less earnest. At his alma mater, Bowdoin College, Hall gave a commencement address that caused quite a stir — and he thinks that's a good thing. 

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