At the 122nd Commencement, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg joins Stanford President John Hennessy in urging graduates to be bold and innovative, and to make a difference.
When facing the dangers of a courageous life, have faith, alumna Valarie Kaur told the graduates at Baccalaureate, a multi-faith celebration of thanksgiving and inspiration. “Faith in God or faith in goodness, faith that love can conquer death and darkness and despair, faith in yourself, faith in each other.”
Stanford's 122nd Commencement Weekend also will feature a Class Day lecture by computer scientist Mehran Sahami and a Baccalaureate address by alumna and interfaith organizer Valarie Kaur.