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Commencement 2019

Saturday, May 18, 2019

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At Wheaton College’s 184th Commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Rev. Dr. William Joseph Barber II, social justice advocate, pastor and president emeritus of the North Carolina conference of the NAACP, presented the graduating seniors with a critical challenge: to “graduate today, but get up, get together and get involved tomorrow.”

  • Read more about the Rev. Dr. Barber’s address to the Class of 2019
  • Watch the ceremony online
More coverage from the Commencement celebration for the Class of 2019
  • Video replay of the Rev. Dr. Barber’s address to the Class of 2019
  • Photos from Wheaton College’s 184th Commencement celebration
  • Remarks of Bonnie G. Wittner ’69, who received an honorary doctor of laws
  • Remarks of Jeffrey K. Chin, who received an honorary doctor of laws
  • Greetings from Tony Galvan ’19, president of the Class of 2019

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