Experience the excitement and emotion of WPI's 145th Commencement exercises through videos of the day's events. Whether you missed the ceremony or just want to see the big moments again, here are highlights, including the presentation of the Chairman's Prize and three honorary degrees, the Commencement Address, the presentation of the class gift, the address by the student speaker, and the charge to the class by President Berkey. We've also provided links to two time-lapse videos.
Speeches
- Remarks by Student Speaker Jean Paul Miralda '13
- Presentation of Class of 2013 Campaign Gift by Catherine Duffty '13, Sydney Baker '13, and Nesa-Maria Anglin '13
- The Commencement Address by Eric S. Lander
- Charge to the Class of 2013 from the WPI President Dennis Berkey
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
- Robert H. Beckett '57, President & CEO, Tribo Surface Engineering, Doctor of Engineering
- Carol T. Christ, President of Smith College, Doctor of Humane Letters
- Eric S. Lander, President and Founding Director, Broad Institute of MIT, Doctor of Science
Presentation of the Chairman's Exemplary Faculty Prize
- David Cyganski '75, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Time-Lapse Videos
Adam Epstein '05 recorded time-lapse videos of the set up for Commencement and the flurry of activity on the big day itself.