Commencement exercises for the Class of 2012 were held May 5. “This is a big day, and it is an important one to celebrate,” Patti Digh ’82 said, “but truthfully … those quiet moments with people you love are far more meaningful and memorable and grounding in the long run.”More
May. 5, 2012
A Call for Diversity of Ideas Diversity is a core value of Guilford College. It challenges this community to welcome a variety of persons and perspectives. The “persons” part of diversity centers on gender, race, religion, sexual identity, and a galaxy of other demographics that this College takes very seriously. Our diversity plan is among [...]More
May. 5, 2012
There has been no greater honor in my academic career than to stand amongst my peers, my mentors, my friends as a speaker for our class. A class saturated with inspiring, dedicated and truly beautiful people. Standing here, looking out upon excited, tired and proud eyes at the pinnacle of our academic accomplishments at Guilford, [...]More
May. 4, 2012
Thank you. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to speak with you and to speak on behalf of my fellow students today. Studying abroad in Ghana through the Guilford program last spring, I realized the importance of the Guilford College community. The Fante people impart wisdom through the use of proverb and today I wish to [...]More
May. 4, 2012
Guilford will hold the commencement exercises of its 175th year at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, on the lawn in front of King Hall. President Kent Chabotar will preside over his 10th commencement and give the charge to the graduates. Invited speaker Patti Digh ’82, a writer, teacher, speaker and social justice activist, will deliver [...]More
May. 3, 2012
The sold-out speaker series welcomes Tina Brown Oct. 23, journalist Tom Brokaw Nov. 29, social activist Geoffrey Canada Feb. 10, attorney Caroline Kennedy March 28 and columnist Thomas Friedman April 16.More
May. 2, 2012
Alumni from class years ending in two or seven and members of Guilford’s Golden Circle will return to campus May 18-20 for Reunion 2012, a weekend of family-friendly activities and fellowship. The weekend includes the annual Alumni Convocation on Friday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Carnegie Room of Hege Library. The Class of [...]More
May. 1, 2012
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