Here, on a morning in May, I sat, relieved to have finished my course of study and frankly sad to be leaving the only place outside of my parents' house that had ever become my home. I don't mean the entertaining monologue of the evening cable news pundit or comedian whose opinions most match our own. Pritzker Pucker holds a bachelor of arts in anthropology from Stanford University. And she decided she had to go to one of those liberal arts schools in America. Pursuing truth can't mean being right every time. So, if you'll indulge me, I want to share three treasures this morning. You can't do this if you're constantly trying to trade up for your own advantage. Before becoming a trustee in 2011, she served on the DePaul Finance Advisory Board and, later, the Board of Trustees Investment Committee as a non-trustee member. Pritzker Puckers contributions to society cross several areas of study at DePaul. We can claim to generate leaders the world needs because of the impact DePauw dares you to make prepares you to make from the day you set up residence in Greencastle, to the moment you walk across this stage, to the many days beyond. He switched to broadcast journalism in 2010, going to work for CNBC. On a weekend, so, you know it was serious. I have a weekly segment I created on CNBC called, . During Black History Month I assigned a story about how Black and Latinx students on campus werent collaborating like they could for progress on social issues. It's part of my personal mission. that nearly got two powerful houses kicked off campus. The good news is, you join the ranks of alumni today, where DePauw will never ask for money from your parents again! Today, in this country, we need that from your generation. Graduates can order regalia (cap, gown, tassel) from Elis Books. A former part-time university studies professor, Kauffman will be awarded an honorary doctor of public service degree on Sunday. And when it came to the greek system, I broke two stories about well call them unsanctioned pledge activities that nearly got two powerful houses kicked off campus. But also give of yourself to people you love. That's not truth. Besides Kauffman, DePauw will award honorary degrees to: -- Elgan L. Baker Jr,, Class of 1971, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Meridian Psychological Associates, an honorary doctor of science. Tickets are required for family members, with overflow seating available in Moore Theatre. Live stream: DePauw University - Home (stretchinternet.com), Location update: Hoover Hall and the Union Building Living room. On a weekend, so, you know it was serious. Political movements tailor incendiary rhetoric and lob it through the windows of your consciousness, using social feeds to incite you to do something, vote some way, hate someone. Regalia is required at commencement. Housing will not be available on campus for guests. As a Latinx woman and the daughter of immigrants, she seeks out projects that directly benefit people of color with much-needed facilities and resources, always with an eye toward creating transformative opportunities. Sarowitz graduated in 1991 from DePaul with a degree in economics. Truth about myself, about my community. Sometimes I've changed my mind completely. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.. because of the impact DePauw dares you to make prepares you to make from the day you set up residence in Greencastle, to the moment you walk across this stage, to the many days beyond. Historically a religious worship service, Baccalaureate at DePauw includes prayers and readings from many traditions, as well as inspiring music and reflections. And Steve was cool about it when I saw him a few days later at the store opening. As you peer now into the horizon, with surging inflation and a suddenly less certain economy, you have our support, and our confidence. The graduation ceremony is May 7 at 11 a.m. in the Church-McKee Arts Center. The country you love. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. I found out which mall in Virginia would contain one of the first stores, and I called up the corporate office to find out how much retail space cost. On November 18, 2013, President Obama appointed him to serve on the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities. As you leave Greencastle, bring the best of DePauw with you. He also sits on Ariel's Operating Committee. Making matters worse, I was a muckraking student journalist antagonizing just about every campus faction in the pages of the newspaper. As you leave Greencastle, bring the best of DePauw with you. I was a pain in the I was. This is what I said: President White, Chair Vrabeck, distinguished guests; faculty, the heart of this cherished institution; family and friends of the assembled graduates; and DePauw's Class of 2022 . The very people and communities we love, the truths theyve taught us as weve pursued knowledge when were at our best, thats what drives our impact. I'm still in? In fact, graduates, if you came to DePauw from another country, please stand so we can celebrate you. (I graduated from DePauw 24 years ago.) Penn, whose full name is Kalpen Suresh Modi, earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and is finishing a graduate certificate in international security at Stanford University. I can see why you might be tempted to treat every relationship, job, social position like a poker hand. Head to https://t.co/d7sogyvFkx to read more about WBCA Academic Top 25. Sarowitz is the founder of Miraflores Films and a social-impact investor and entrepreneur. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Cheer on the best in Division III sports with 23 varsity teams, 13 intramural teams and a championship record. I get it. We started talking about the new realities of work not for the drivers, who are mainly looking for a few hours part-time to make extra cash but for the corporate staff, and engineers who are building the underlying technology. Bring your passion to the game and discover just how far you can push yourself. 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And I have almost every paper from Andrea Sununu's British Writers II and English Renaissance classes, with her tiny, meticulous, pencil-written critiques and suggestions filling the margins and the back pages. At DePauw I learned to more effectively pursue truth. Tony told me that over the past couple of years, especially during the pandemic, he's seen a new trend developing in employee mindset. That's fair. I also want to thank my wonderful wife, Gina; and our two boys, Nathan and Benjamin, for coming out to Greencastle with me again. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. It felt chaotic, hard to find my friends. I'd miss the PCCM offices of The DePauw, Indiana's oldest and coolest college newspaper, where I spent many late nights and too many early mornings. I had friends who were over in Iraq and Afghanistan, Penn has said of his reasons for joining the Obama administration. on May 22, 2022. Develop the leadership skills, critical thinking and experience necessary to lead in todays world. That's not truth. He's with us here today. Political movements tailor incendiary rhetoric and lob it through the windows of your consciousness, using social feeds to incite you to do something, vote some way, hate someone. But the best of DePauw does not have to leave you. Hardika Shah ended up in management consulting, based out of Silicon Valley, working for what's Accenture today. Making matters worse, I was a muckraking student journalist antagonizing just about every campus faction in the pages of the newspaper. That's the spark behind the slogans. I know, didn't create or ask for this we can blame Gen X and Millennials for that. KEYSER, W.Va. Mark McCoy, a composer, conductor, coach and leader in higher education who serves as senior adviser to West Virginia University President Gordon Gee will be WVU Potomac State Colleges 119th commencement speaker. Because Im trying to have an honest debate with myself in search of truth. Anything that is raised or that does not denote a positive message on the traditional board (cap) must be removed. But I do want to bring us back to the question of impact. I didn't do rush and pledge a fraternity like the majority freshmen were supposed to. So here we are, Class of 2022, on the threshold of your next adventure. They're not just open to leaving for something better. An evening of music and conversation for graduates and their families/guests. Next, truth. again! DePauw University She decided she would make an impact by returning to India as a technology and management expert, and betting on dreamers the system undervalues. Enjoy refreshments and resources. His work in Washington was related to matters of financial aid for colleges students, the military's don't ask, don't tell policy, and efforts to bring American troops back from Iraq. For additional information about DePauls commencement, including dates and times of each ceremony, visit the universitys, Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd College, George E. Lewis, musical performer, composer and scholar. I wrote a story. Of course, I apologized repeatedly, ran a correction in the paper. Now youre scraping the bottom of the barrel with me, President White. Class of 2022, pursuing truth matters. She is an active philanthropist, and she sits on the boards of several organizations, including the Field Museum. Id miss the stairwells of Humbert and Longden, where Id break out my guitar and sing a few songs, meet a few girls and guys. Every week by the time I'm finished writing, I'm less sure. So, I went sleuthing. Sending daughters to college at all was pretty new where she was from. Decades later for Hardika, after succeeding in school, making it in corporate America moving her parents and sister to the U.S. for better opportunity her mission became clear. Sure, do what you love. That is DePauw's secret ingredient. Posted in: CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY / Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. But it does mean acting in good faith to elevate information that the people around you need to make good decisions. I dont know, but I bet were the only class ever to score three commencement speakers in a single decade. We partner with you and your family to ensure the accessibility of our extraordinary academic and residential programs. McCoy has composed a symphony, an opera, operettas, musicals and many instrumental works and is revising his novel, Curtain Music, concerning the relationship of Brahms and the Schumanns. He recently signed on to star in Battle Creek, a new crime drama being developed by Vince Gilligan, the force behind the Emmy Award-winning show, Breaking Bad. Its my hope that youll always feel at home here, especially if you choose to make your home here.) Your college degree is a vital investment in your future. In addition to serving as this ceremonys commencement speaker, Pritzker Pucker also will receive an honorary degree presented by Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media Dean David Miller. I met Hardika because today she's based in Bengaluru, India, where she's started a company called Kinara Capital. in 1986 from DePauls College of Law and her bachelors degree from Florida A&M University. Don't give in to a corrosive culture of the moment that preaches that everything is a commodity, fungible, a data point to be traded or leveraged for advantage. You might have similar concerns, given what you've been through. Commencement speaker Fortt, who started his reporting career at The DePauw student newspaper, was an English writing and a media fellow at the university. We can claim, because of the impact. Its value has become clearer to me with time. I didn't always think I'd love this place. DePauw molded me in many ways as a community member, a writer, a thinker and a journalist. I was a pain in the I was. Jon Fortt, now an anchor at CNBC and a veteran journalist who covers technology, will deliver the keynote address at 10 a.m. on East College lawn. Since then, he has assisted the university as both a trustee and an adviser. So too many entrepreneurs end up having to take out the equivalent of payday loans. So, when I estimated what Apple would have to pay for the space, my number was 12 times too high. Fine, I can do that, too. For me, that's a continuation of the liberal arts tradition. We appreciate your continued patience as we work to plan special celebrations. The same parents who made a risky bet to get married and be together in the first place made another risky bet on their daughter, selling their most valuable asset to send her to a little Midwestern liberal arts school in America. May 16, 2022 / I like to interview diverse founders and CEOs of companies of all sizes and stages. Discover a transformative learning environment that empowers you to be influential; to make a tangible difference on a global scale. I was 24 years old when Steve Jobs first sent me a personal email. But I do want to bring us back to the question of impact. Sometimes I've changed my mind completely. Inclement weather tickets will be issued to graduates. What I love about Hardikas story what it stirs in me is this: The best thing we can do the best thing is use whatever we have, to help other people. Class of 2022, you have had a unique and fractured journey at DePauw. I don't mean the official press release and talking points issued by the people in power. Holland graduated from DePaul in 1984 with a bachelors degree in finance, and she earned an MBA in 1991 from the University of Chicago. My friend, Hollywood actor Drew Powell in 2019. In his spare time, Murray is a director for the National Association of Securities Professionals. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Penn's ties with Washington remain. Posting a comment requires free registration. But I didn't meet her because of her management consulting work. In-person commencement celebrations return to DePaul this May and June, as the Class of 2022 will be honored in seven ceremonies, beginning with the College of Law on Saturday, May 21, at The Chicago Theatre. I got chewed out in a public forum for printing that in February. Congratulations, graduates. The fact that we have serious differences doesn't mean we have to avoid each other or rip each other apart. A graduate of Mount Holyoke College, Schnackenberg's Heavenly Questions won the 2011 International Griffin Poetry Prize and her Throne of Labdacus received the 2001 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Poetry. in finance and an MBA from DePaul. They just voted me onto the board of trustees. However. From you. Kal Penn known for his starring roles in TVs House and 24 and in the Harold and Kumar film franchise and the former associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement will present the address to DePauw's Class of 2014 at the University's 175th annual commencement. -- William F. Carroll Jr., Class of 1973, an executive and consultant in the chemical and plastics industry, an honorary doctor of science degree. Every week I start out pretty sure I know what I think about a given issue. Talking about truth? My challenge to you today, Class of 2022, is to build on love, truth and impact. Dating apps see you as a digital asset to be swiped left or right. The response that makes sense is to say, you're going to treat me like a commodity? An actor who served as a White House official will deliver the commencement address at DePauw University. Im honored to address the Class of 2022 at an institution that has meant so much to me, Fortt said. I was 24 years old when Steve Jobs first sent me a personal email. When I first got to Greencastle Black kid from the East Coast, Washington, D.C. I quickly got into social trouble, breaking unspoken rules. Experience college life in high definition on our very involved and interconnected campus. I arrived on campus as a student in 1994, the year the web browser was born; the DePauw liberal arts education prepared me for a world marked by internet-driven technological change and social upheaval.. You're. I remember clicking it open on my laptop, in my apartment in San Jose, California. (I graduated from DePauw 24 years ago.) Emilie Savage-Smith, Fellow of the British Academy and Professor Emeritus of History of Islamic Science and Medicine at Oxford University, is a 1962 graduate of DePauw. Dating apps see you as a digital asset to be swiped left or right. I don't mean the consensus perspective of the most-watched news channels. Malik Murray, senior vice president & head of business development, Ariel Investments. From Steve Jobs. Ind. Like the liberal arts education you've received here, theres part of DePauw you can take with you as a living thing. It was a Saturday morning, spring of 2001, 21 years ago almost to the day. Gigi Pritzker Pucker, founder and CEO of Madison Wells. Inside INdiana BusinessA division of IBJ Media, 1 Monument Circle, Suite 300Indianapolis, IN 46204, Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy | Terms of Service. This was the 1980s. Holland, who died Nov. 26, 2020, at the age of 63, was a managing director of the investment manager Neuberger Berman, specializing in multi-asset class strategies and working with the firms clients around the world. Why is she making risky bets on mom & pops in India when she had it made in Silicon Valley advising the titans of industry? The President will also offer a formal address to the graduating class. For a journalist, this one is key. And most people don't own a house. I had buddies who had huge student debt, people who got kicked off their health insurance plans for one reason or another, and so that was my decision to get involved on a personal level.. to a world where cookies stalk you across smartphone apps and webpages, reducing you to a target for ads. I argue one side of a contentious business issue for a minute, then I say, "on the other hand," and argue the complete opposite, just as passionately. The Baccalaureate Ceremony marks the first formal event of Commencement Weekend. Holland chaired DePauls Board of Trustees, a position that culminated two decades of volunteer service to her alma mater. You have permission to edit this article. McCoy previously served as president of DePauw University, dean of the DePauw University School of Music, music executive of Shepherd University, CEO of MusicFirst Festivals and as a public school teacher in Maryland and West Virginia. First, here's what I don't mean by truth. March 31, 2014. Tickets will be distributed at Commencement rehearsal on Friday, May 20. Coworkers you love. He moved to Silicon Valley to work at the San Jose Mercury News, where he covered Apple and Adobe. He played basketball for four years for the Blue Demons. I had lunch in Manhattan a few days ago with the cofounder and CEO of DoorDash, Tony Xu. Heres how I screwed up: Apple was about to open its first retail stores, and I was the beat reporter for Apple's hometown paper, the. Her mission is to provide small business loans, without collateral, to local entrepreneurs. And I'm sorry to say, Steve was right. We can claim uncommon success because of the impact. And the Silicon Valley legend had taken the time to send me a note. Love, Truth and Impact: My Address to DePauw's Class of 2022, This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. The information shared below will help ensure that all graduates have a memorable time with family, friends, guests, and the campus community. 204 E. Seminary From Steve Jobs. He had the rigatoni; I had the chicken sandwich. Three ideas DePauw planted in me in my time here that have blossomed into uncommon gifts in my journey so far. You've persevered through four hard years and triumphed, and you will do it again. Every week by the time I'm finished writing, I'm less sure. I'm certainly not right every time, as Steve Jobs could have told you. Gigi Pritzker Pucker, who produces major, award-winning films as the founder and CEO of Madison Wells; George Lewis, a Chicago-based musical pioneer and member of the internationally acclaimed Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians; Natalye Paquin, president and CEO of the international service-focused foundation Points of Light; Maria Klawe, renowned mathematician and president of Harvey Mudd College; Malik Murray, senior vice president at Ariel Investments, the oldest African American-owned investment management firm in the U.S.