June 6, 2002

The perfect Class Day speaker Mother Theresa not funny, success preferable to failure, comedian Al Franken boldly proclaims at Senior Class festivities (Staff photo by Jon Chase) Full story

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

12 awarded honorary degrees at Harvard Commencement
Artists, scientists, educators honored

Williamson named Overseers president for 2002-03
Will succeed Oldenburg after Commencement

In jest and in earnest, Summers bids graduates 'Godspeed and veritas'
Baccalaureate address implores class of 2002 to choose unique path, contribute, nurture relationships

Historian Simon Schama talks about the 'fate of eloquence' in Phi Beta Kappa Oration
Poet Charles Wright speaks and recites

Al Franken counsels grads: "It's lonely at the bottom"
Comedian and other Class Day speakers speak truth to power

Seniors take oath at ROTC ceremony
Three receive commissions as second lieutenants in the armed forces.

University's general counsel to step down
Search for Anne Taylor's successor will begin soon

The year in review
The past academic year at Harvard

2002 Radcliffe Medal to be awarded to Billie Jean King
Tennis legend to receive honor June 7

2002 GSAS Centennial Medals awarded to four
Scientists honored for achievements

Radcliffe Institute awards Fay Prize to two
Harvard seniors Susie Yi Huang and Andrew Leren Lynn honored

Seniors elected to Phi Beta Kappa
Graduates named to honor society

Scenes from Commencement week
Feature photos from around campus

Harvard awards degrees and certificates
Graduates listed by school

 

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