Chicago Mayor Daley to speak at 150th commencement
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will speak at this year’s commencement, Northwestern announced today.
He will also receive an honorary doctor of law degree, along with Lorraine Morton, Evanston’s mayor and a Northwestern alum.
“I’m deeply honored to address the Class of 2008 at Northwestern’s 150th annual commencement,” Daley said in a statement. “Northwestern is a very important part of Chicago’s history and I look forward to sharing a few ideas on how students can make an impact in their communities no matter where their careers might take them.”
Daley has served as Chicago’s mayor since 1989. In naming him one of the nation’s best big-city mayors, TIME magazine cited his popularity and authority, saying in 2005, “He wields near imperial power, and most of Chicago would have it no other way.”
“On the occasion of the Sesquicentennial Commencement, we are extraordinarily proud to honor the mayors who represent the cities that are home to Northwestern’s two campuses,” President Henry Bienen said in a statement.
This year is the school’s 150th commencement. It will be held June 20 at Ryan Field.
Check out Daley's bland speeches. Or you can return home.
How terrible! I feel sorry for the class of 2008, they deserve better.
Erica
May 27, 2008 at 1:01 pm
WOMP!
Anonymous
May 27, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Every Single Student Programming Organization > NU’s deep pockets and bookers
2008
May 27, 2008 at 1:54 pm
You’re kidding me, right? My freshman year it was Obama - presidential candidate. The next year, McCain - presidential candidate. Now when I graduate, we wait months for the announcement…to find out it’s the mayor of Chicago. I heard rumors of Bill Clinton, Tony Blair….and we get Daley. Thanks, Northwestern! There’s a reason I’m not giving the school a dime for the senior gift…
bake1234
May 27, 2008 at 5:01 pm