Photographs from Commencement 2002
Photos by Denise Applewhite, Ruth Stevens and Evelyn
Tu
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The University presented honorary degrees to
eight individuals who have made significant
contributions in the sciences, arts and humanities
(from left): playwright and director Emily Mann,
Oxford University Vice Chancellor Colin Lucas,
professor and historian Bernard Lewis, actress and
television host Oprah Winfrey, radio host Terry
Gross, acclaimed minister James A. Forbes Jr.,
President Tilghman, scientist and physician Anthony
Fauci and baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr.
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(above, left) Salutatorian Josephine Dru (left)
and valedictorian Lillian Pierce each gave
addresses during the commencement ceremony. Pierce
encouraged her classmates to continue to engage in
"informed silliness." Dru addressed her classmates
and their guests in Latin.
(above, right) Vanessa Wills '02 celebrated
after walking through the FitzRandolph Gate for the
first time following the ceremony.
(below) James Baker '52, who gave Class Day
remarks, was awarded an honorary membership in the
class of 2002. With him is Wade Rakes, Class Day
co-chair.
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President Tilghman (left) and Trustee Meg
Whitman '77 prepared for the baccalaureate service
in the Faculty Room of Nassau Hall. Whitman,
president and chief executive officer of eBay Inc.,
encouraged the graduates to "always love what you
do," but also to approach careers and all aspects
of life with integrity, respect and total
effort.
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June 17, 2002
Vol. 92, No. 29
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Contents
Commencement 2002
•Tilghman urges
graduates to carry on 'the spirit of
Princeton'
•Four faculty members
recognized for their outstanding
teaching
•Commencement
highlights on Web
•Photographs from
Commencement 2002
•By the numbers:
Commencement 2002
Inside
•Spence gift creates
Ludwig endowment
•University libraries
have designs on the future
Science
•Study tracks death
of iguanas in the Galapagos
•$7.5 million funds
work in 'organic' electronics
•Students take
challenging class assignment to the
wall
•Scholars go to the
schools to teach science
Faculty news
•Malkiel, Taylor
reappointed
•Faculty members
named to endowed chairs
•Board approves
promotions
•New faculty members
appointed
•Twelve faculty
members transfer to emeritus status
Sections
•People,
spotlight
•People,
briefs
•Calendar
of events
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Editor: Ruth Stevens
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Staff writers: Jennifer Greenstein Altmann, Steven Schultz
Contributing writers: Marilyn Marks, Evelyn Tu, Vanessa
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Photographer: Denise Applewhite
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