2008 Featured Speakers

The featured speaker at the Main Commencement Ceremony this year is Beverly Kirk. Web profile of Beverly Kirk is available here. After conferral of the degrees, special remarks will be made by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Michael Mullen. Admiral Mullen's profile is available here.

Student Speaker

The 2008 University of Kentucky Commencement will again feature an outstanding graduating senior who will deliver a 4-6 minute address at the Commencement Ceremony. Applications from interested students will be reviewed by the Commencement Committee and accepted through February 29, 2008.

Qualifications

The applicant must be receiving an undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky at the May Commencement exercises.
The applicant must have significantly contributed to the University through campus and/or community activities and/or through his or her chosen field of study.
The applicant must show evidence of demonstrated public speaking ability and be willing to present his/her address to the Commencement Speaker Selection Committee.

Requirements

All applicants must include the following:

A resume or other typed list of activities, work experience, and accomplishments received during your study at the University of Kentucky that illustrate your contributions to the University. A summary of speaking ability and/or experience may also be included.
A summary of no more than three (3) typed, double-spaced pages of your proposed speech, if given the opportunity to address the Class of 2008.
Completed information sheet. (See separate form)

Please return the requested information via campus mail or fax to: Todd R. Cheever, MD, MN-104, Office of Student Affairs, College of Medicine, 0298; fax (859) 323-2076. Dr. Cheever's phone number is (859) 323-5261.

You may also email your application materials to Dr. Cheever as long as you include an original signature on the application form.

The Committee may contact any applicant for an interview prior to making the final selection.