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Tag Archives: commencement speakers
The 85th Commencement: Class of 1915
In our efforts to bridge the gap between the past and present, we share with the Class of 2015 a look back 100 years to Wednesday, June 16, 1915, when Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduated 87 men, one of the largest … Continue reading
Commencement 1912
Rensselaer’s 86thannual commencement exercises were held in the Troy Music Hall on Wednesday June 12, 1912. Institute President Palmer C. Ricketts presented diplomas to 118 graduating seniors. The Class of 1912 was the largest class to date to graduate from the … Continue reading
1911 Commencement Speaker – “I have made good.”
One hundred years ago, commencement for the class of 1911 was held on June 14th at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. It was a momentous occasion. The first degrees for electrical and mechanical engineering were awarded that day, nine … Continue reading
Commencement Speakers in Pictures
Commencement is right around the corner and the anticipation is building. During the ceremony, cameras will inevitably become focused on the commencement speaker. In a long held tradition, a person of honor will step up to the podium and address … Continue reading
this week in May
Finals week is coming to an end and from my vantage point (limited as it may be), it has been very quiet on campus this week. It definitely feels like the semester is winding down. On the job, I often … Continue reading