I realize that everybody at BU
had a unique story.
Everybody struggled
in their own way
but the common denominator that I took away
was that we overcame these struggles together
and as a support system.
This class, well,
we are simply BU.
There have been many instances
throughout the history of performance
when it has been difficult to separate
a character from the actor
Mayim Bialik,
actress, scientist, role model
You entertain us and you inspire us
Boston University is proud to confer you
the Doctorate of Humane Letters Honoris Causa.
When you were a law student
you had an opportunity before you to step into
a fast track to material success.
Instead of court rooms and corporate boardrooms
you chose a different path
through a lifelong devotion to community service.
Michael Brown
Boston University is proud to confer upon you
the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa.
William Henry Cosby, Jr., performer and educator
we are grateful for all that you have done
and for all that you continue to do.
Boston University is proud to confer upon you
the degree Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa.
Hey hey hey.
The insights and answers that you have wrought in your laboratory
contribute to progress today
however your work outside the laboratory
has been equally impressive
in helping ensure that future generations of women in science
will work unhindered by gender bias.
Nancy Hopkins
Scientist and advocate for equality
Boston University is proud to confer upon you
the degree of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa.
We are honored to have you back on campus
as a member of the board of trustees
and one of the most generous benefactors in the history of the University.
Rajen Kilachand
alumnus and trustee,
business leader and benefactor
along with the first graduating class of Kilachand College
Boston University is proud to confer upon you
the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa.
In all of your endeavors you have been mindful of the rights of the common person
the responsibilities of businesses
and the role of government in the pursuit of government
and the protection of the public good.
Deval Patrick, governor and adopted son of Massachusetts
Boston University is proud to confer upon you
the degree of Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa.
Your education here at BU
is about more than preparation for being good employees
it's also about preparation for being good citizens.
Good citizens take an interest in people
and issues outside themselves.
They understand community in the old fashioned sense
where you see your stake in your neighbors's dreams and struggles
as well as your own.
Be present.
and see what a difference it makes in your lives
and in the world.
Congratulations graduates.
Good luck and God bless you.
Upon the recommendation of the faculty
and by the authority of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
given to the trustees of Boston University and entrusted by them to me
I hereby confer upon you the degrees that you have earned
together with all appropriate honors, privileges, and responsibilities
in token of which you have been granted diplomas.
My congratulations to you all.