Apr 20, 2010Top University News

Casteen to be 2010 commencement speaker

by Marian Anderfuren, UVAToday

President John T. Casteen III Photo by Peggy Harrison

President John T. Casteen III, who will step down as University of Virginia president Aug. 1 at the conclusion of his 20th year, will give the commencement address at U.Va.’s 181st Final Exercises on May 23. He will speak on the Lawn following the traditional academic procession, which begins at 10 a.m.

The Public Occasions Subcommittee of the Commencement and Convocations Committee, which comprises students and faculty, usually forwards a list of 10 nominations from which Casteen selects the commencement speaker.

“This year we sent one name,” said Alexander G. “Sandy” Gilliam, chairman of the committee and University historian. “The committee was unanimous in its choice of President Casteen as the one and only nomination.”

Comments

There are no comments for this article yet. Begin the discussion below!

U.Va. Magazine welcomes your respectful discussion. Comments are subject to editorial moderation. Review our user guidelines for more information »

HIGHLIGHTS

A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'
Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.
Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.
Can Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Prevent Crime?
Why U.Va. students are teaching Russian literature at a juvenile correctional center
Where We Study
When finals are approaching at U.Va., the air seems charged with anticipation as students take to the libraries and cafés en masse and energy drinks fly off the shelves.
1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.
Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family
What Can the New Frog in Town Tell Us About Our Eyes?
A biology student explains a U.Va. professor's new experimental animal
Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.
Over Seven Billion Served
Last October, the 7 billionth person on the planet was born. Professors explain the dynamics of the population boom and demographic transition.
Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.
Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form
What’s Up, Doc?
The human body is a complex machine of about 10 trillion interconnected cells. Researchers at the U.Va. Health System are working with new technology to keep everything from our brains to our blood sugar in good shape.