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May 18, 2008

Commencement Slideshow

Sun Welcomes the Class of 2008 to the Rest of Their Lives

By Robin Berghaus


Blue skies met the 5,800 graduates and 20,000 guests gathered at Boston University’s graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 18, at Nickerson Field. Commencement speaker and Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino offered his best advice for the big game of life that lies ahead. Click on the slide show above to hear what the World Series–winning businessman and two-time cancer survivor had to say, and to experience the Commencement day celebration.

Photos by Frank Curran, Vernon Doucette, Michael Hamilton, Linda Haas, and Kalman Zabarsky

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How about putting up hte

How about putting up hte speech of the student speaker?

Two Places at Once!

I am a 2008 Graduate and was unable to make the journey to Boston for the ceremony, but thanks to the web broadcast It was like I was there all the same. I even stood up and shouted when my department and concentration was called. Thanks BU for such a wonderful and memorable experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow

yeah i was their for my bros grad and their was alot of people i think that their was 20,000. it was a really hot day out i got so much sun burn but it was worth it..

Great Day and congratulations!

My #2 daughter starts BU in September. She graduates from HS next week, then we turn right around and start serious prep for the Fall. I'll make sure that she sees these pictures, especially the second from last - the joy on those persons' faces! It will be her turn in 2012!!

commencement 2008

This is the first university graduation for our family. My daughter has four siblings that will hopefully follow in her footsteps. We traveled far to attend her graduation celebration weekend. It could not have been better. Tears came throughout the entire time Larry Lucchino spoke. His words were powerful. I hope all of the graduates remember his advice. Family, risks and balance seeking. Great advice that I wish I had heard some twenty-five years ago during my college graduation. Thank you for a memorable weekend.

Actual Number at Nickerson Field

We had a lovely time at the graduation at Nickerson Field. It was a great day and a great ceremony. The actual number of attendees within Nickerson Field was discussed at length within the group I was with. Here are our estimates (which include graduates in the number) Tom 7,586 Karate Kathy 8,500 Mabel 8,500 Carol 12,000 Bob 13,901 Eddie 14,002 Jim (me) 14,312 Erica 14668 Elizabeth P (BU class of 2008) 15,000 Rebecca 15,000 Amy 16,000 We are interested in the police estimates of the crowd. 5800 + 20000 sounds a little high for within Nickerson. Anybody hear of any police estimates on this . There is a great deal of bragging rights due to the person who comes closest.

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