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Observer Staff Report | Friday, February 27, 2015
Oxford Chancellor Christopher Patten, Lord Patten of Barnes, has been named Notre Dame’s 2015 Commencement speaker, according to a University press release. Patten was slated to deliver the Commencement address last year, but health concerns led to a change of speaker. “We were very disappointed that Lord Patten was unable to attend last year, and we
Lesley Stevenson and Ann Marie Jakubowski | Friday, May 16, 2014
In a change that pleased many Notre Dame seniors, Rev. Ray Hammond will deliver the 169th Commencement address instead of Lord Christopher Patten, the chancellor of the University of Oxford and chair of the BBC Trust, the University announced in a press release May 1. Hammond, a Philadelphia native, founded Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Letter to the Editor | Sunday, January 26, 2014
I wish to offer a response to your recent editorial (“Our commencement speaker,” Jan. 24). The Observer has made known its displeasure with this year’s so-called boring choice of commencement speaker, but I believe that you do yourselves and the University a disservice through your slanted commentary on this issue. You claim to not want
Observer Editorial Board | Thursday, January 23, 2014
Last week, Notre Dame announced that Oxford chancellor Christopher Patten will speak at the University’s 2014 Commencement ceremony. While Patten’s list of achievements is lengthy and impressive, when Notre Dame students heard the news, many of our reactions sounded something like, “Christopher, who?” We don’t mean to criticize Patten. He’s clearly a respectable man who
Ann Marie Jakubowski | Thursday, January 16, 2014
While Notre Dame’s 2014 commencement speaker might not be a household name on this side of the Atlantic, many of the seniors who will hear Lord Christopher Patten’s address on May 18 look forward to hearing the speech the prominent British politician will deliver. Patten serves as chancellor of the University of Oxford and chair
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Christopher Patten, Lord Patten of Barnes, chancellor of the University of Oxford and chair of the BBC Trust, will be the 2014 Commencement speaker, according to a University press release. Patten will speak and receive an honorary degree on May 18 at the University’s 169th Commencement. “Chris Patten’s global experiences and expertise — from higher