Commencement 2018 Citations & Remarks
05/12/2018
Remarks by Williamson Medalist Caroline Lawrence
It is natural, on a morning like this, to reflect on our beginnings. One of my earliest memories from my first year at Franklin & Marshall is of passing the bookstore coffee shop, which at this point was still unfamiliar and on its first of many...
05/12/2018
Lindback Award Citation in Honor of David M. Roberts
Associate Professor of Biology Dave Roberts is a dynamic and inspiring educator with a singular goal of maximizing student learning in the classroom, the laboratory and the hallway, by imparting his knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion. Since joining...
05/12/2018
Remarks by President Daniel R. Porterfield
Graduates of the Class of 2018, Faculty, staff, family, friends, alums, Trustees, please join me in thanking all of the colleagues and students who created the series of Commencement events and the wonderful use of space here today.
05/12/2018
Honorary Degree Citation Recognizing Nicole F. Hurd
A nondescript parking lot in Charlottesville, Virginia, may seem an unlikely spot for making history. Yet, the future of education in America was changed profoundly by what happened in that parking lot one day in 2004, when Nicole Hurd had the brainstorm...
05/12/2018
Kneedler Distinguished Service Award Citation In Honor of Theodore W. Schmid II
This year's Richard Kneedler Distinguished Service Award recipient is Theodore "Ted" W. Schmid II.
05/12/2018
Honorary Degree Citation Recognizing Keynote Speaker U.S. Sen. Cory A. Booker
United States Senator Cory Booker often says, "Life is about purpose, not position." Throughout his life, he has acted on that principle, purposefully working to make changes that improve the lives of others. After earning his bachelor's and master's...