University Convocation Speaker

We invite you to recommend a convocation speaker for Case Western Reserve University's Convocation Ceremony in May.  We are seeking someone with broad appeal—a speaker who recognizes that a convocation audience is a large group of individuals with diverse values, interests, and concerns.
A suggestion for a convocation speaker should be based on the following considerations:

• Outstanding achievement in an academic field, the arts, business, etc.
• Innovative and creative achievements
• Humanitarian deeds and the degree to which the candidate’s activities have touched various lives
• The extent to which the candidate’s achievement represents sustained efforts throughout their career
• Extent to which the candidate represents an outstanding model for our graduates
• The honor brought to CWRU  should the candidate accept the nomination

Lists of nominees will be compiled and shared with university leadership. Please be aware that identifying and securing external speakers is a complex process involving many considerations and requiring a firm commitment on the part of those invited.

Please include with your recommendation a brief identification of the individual being nominated