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Home > Events > Engineering commencement > Student speaker auditions

Commencement student speaker auditions

Student in a black cap and gown speaking at a podium at commencementBerkeley Engineering is currently hosting auditions for the May 2024 commencement student speaker. One speaker will be selected for each of the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral ceremonies. Your audition video and a copy of your written speech must be submitted here by Friday, April 5. You will be notified by April 26 if you are selected.

Your speech should:

  • be four to five minutes
  • have an original theme that is forward-looking
  • be optimistic
  • contain some nostalgia and specific memories or experiences relating to your time at Cal
  • be relevant to students and their family members from across the College and multiple departments; ensure it is non-technical (no acronyms, technical jargon, etc.) and accessible
  • be aimed at family and friends as well as fellow graduates

Audition submission details:

  • Any video longer than 5:30 minutes will not be considered
  • You do not need to memorize your speech or be in regalia in your video submission

In order to be eligible to audition, you must be registered to participate in the Berkeley Engineering commencement.

Questions?  Email bears@berkeley.edu.

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