Commencement 2009

News articles classified as Commencement 2009

Ruth Messinger exhorts students to be strong, bold, courageous

In a talk titled “Justice as Spiritual Practice,” Messinger, president of American Jewish World Service, urged students toward social engagement: “Act with integrity, allow time for learning and reflection, but do not shy away from action.”

Justice Anthony Kennedy to give Commencement address

Stanford’s 118th Commencement Weekend, which is scheduled June 12-14, also will feature a Class Day lecture by neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky and a Baccalaureate address by Ruth W. Messinger, president of American Jewish World Service.