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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1994
Page
3
Governors State University celebrated its 50th D-Day weekend with two commencements as about 1,100 graduates received diplomas in University Park. University President Paula Wolff urged perseverance, while speakers David Broder and Carol Moseley Braun addressed future challenges facing graduates.
U S Senator Carol Moseley Braun addressed graduates at Governors State University urging a renewed commitment to the American Dream. She called the dream vital but in intensive care, praising inclusivity and shared American identity while warning of economic and social threats. Braun cited Mandela as a model of principle and resilience, and urged graduates to adopt confidence courage and commitment as they shape the future.
Chicago Heights native David Broder, Pulitzer Prize winner, returned to University Park to receive an honorary degree from Governors State University and address graduates. He urged fresh graduates to rise to a demanding world while noting the 50th anniversary of D-Day and the heritage of those who risked much on Normandy beaches.
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