News
Below you can find articles and links to the interesting things different alumni of our year are up to, the annual commencement speech, any W-relevant news, and a regular spotlight of one alumna in our class. Please submit spotlight nominations of any compelling alumni in the Alumna Spotlight Nomination Form on the right, and if you would like to receive a yearly birthday card from your class, send in your information on the Birthday Card Mission to the right as well!
2013 Commencement
Wellesley College President H. Kim Bottomly May 25, 2013 "Now let me say a few words directly to the seniors. Seniors, Class of 2013… Here you are at last! Congratulations! After you walk across this stage and receive your diplomas, you will no longer be Wellesley students. But you will always be the green, or I should say the emerald, Class of 2013. This is an important day for you and for your families and loved ones. You have been waiting a long time for this day. (Your parents have also been waiting a long time for this day!) Those final papers have been written; the last exams are over. That thesis you spent all year researching, writing, and rewriting is done. Everything is done—it is hard to believe. Enjoy this moment. You worked hard for it. You earned it! You, your families, and your friends have every right to be proud. You are all accomplished individuals. Among the Class of 2013, we have Fulbright Scholars, a Watson Fellow, Wellesley’s first Whitaker International Fellow, a national champion runner, not to mention many others, including scholar-athletes, artists, musicians, scientists, philosophers, and debaters." [read more] Charge to the Class of 2012
Wellesley College President H. Kim Bottomly May 25, 2012 "Seniors, Class of 2012… You did it! Congratulations! After you walk across the stage in a few minutes and receive your diplomas, you will no longer be seniors. But you will always be the red, or I should say the “ruby” Class of 2012.Today you are students. Tomorrow, you will be Wellesley College alums. This is an important day for you and for your families and loved ones. You have been waiting a long time for this day. (Your parents have also been waiting a long time for this day!) Those final papers have been written, the last exams are over. That thesis you spent all year researching, writing, and rewriting is done. This is a special moment. Hold on to it—you have much to be proud of." [read more]
2012 Convocation Address: Great Conversations
Wellesley College President H. Kim Bottomly September 4, 2012 "Good afternoon! It’s great to be back for another year. This is Wellesley’s 138th year.I hope you had a wonderful summer—whether you were traveling, working, doing research, doing an internship, catching up with family and friends... maybe some of you did all of that! Whatever your experience this summer, I hope you are ready to begin the semester. It’s going to be a great year. And it’s going to be a busy one. Last week, I had the pleasure of greeting a remarkable group of students—the new red Class of 2016. Welcome to our community! This is your community now, and we’re glad you are here. I know your Wellesley sisters are especially happy to see you. This year, we also welcome to campus 12 Davis Scholars and 13 transfer students. We are pleased you decided to join us." [read more] |
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