Rev. Jesse L. Jackson will be this year's Class Day Speaker at the Kennedy School of Government (KSG), the school announced yesterday.
A renowned civil rights leader and a two-time presidential candidate, Jackson will address this year's crop of graduating KSG students in the ARCO Forum on June 9.
Kennedy School Dean Joseph S. Nye Jr. said he was happy with the decision.
"Jesse Jackson is a terrific orator, and it should be an exciting speech," he said.
Many KSG students had similar reactions.
"This is a great decision. Jackson is truly one of the nation's best orators, and no matter where a student lies on the political spectrum, they have to be pleased with this choice," said Joshua Lippard, a second-year masters in public policy (MPP) student.
Lippard also said he thought Jackson would present a refreshing point of view.
"Jackson's liberalism will be an interesting juxtaposition with the more conservative bent Alan Greenspan will present to the College at its commencement," he said.
Edward Dunn, another second-year student, also praised the choice.
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