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>> Families, friends, and colleagues, you
have just heard the amazing accomplishments

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of the School of Information and our graduates.

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Class of 2020, a warm congratulations
on the culmination

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of your graduate and professional degrees.

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This is a remarkable achievement, especially
in these unprecedented and challenging times.

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Through the School of Information, you
have been exposed to experiences, ideas,

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and knowledge that have prepared
you exceptionally well.

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You have chosen a vital and innovative
21st century discipline and profession.

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You understand how critical
information is in addressing some

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of the world's most pressing
problems, like this pandemic.

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You understand that a human centric approach
to information and technologies is essential,

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especially in this moment when millions

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of data points are being
presented every minute of the day.

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You are deeply aware that there are people
behind all this information and that lives

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and communities are impacted by your
analysis, the applications that you develop,

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and your approach in leading organizations.

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And as graduates of this specific school of
information, you are coming from a position

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of tremendous strength and experience.

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You know how to remain relevant and connected
in this digital age and specifically,

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in this moment, where virtual
interactions are a necessity.

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You have mastered fostering strong
relationships at a distance.

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And you can effectively collaborate

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across geographical boundaries,
time differences, and cultures.

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This ability to create community,
especially in this moment

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and in this environment, is
needed now more than ever.

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Graduates, today, as we celebrate you, be
sure to reflect on your accomplishments

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and take pride in your growth
and your achievements.

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Keep this feeling close always.

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And know that our hearts, too, are filled with
tremendous pride and confidence in each of you.

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You are exactly what our communities and
the world need now and into the future.