Sen. Barack Obama to Give Commencement Address

On Sunday, May 25, 2008, United States Senator Barack Obama will deliver the Commencement Address at the 176th Commencement Ceremony at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.

Senator Obama is honored to speak on behalf of United States Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who was previously scheduled to deliver the address.

"Ted and I talked about me filling in for him at Wesleyan University earlier this week. Considering what he's done for me and for our country, there's nothing I wouldn't do for him. So I'm looking forward to standing in his place on Sunday even though I know I won't be able to fill his shoes," Senator Obama said.

"We were greatly saddened that Senator Kennedy could not speak at this year's ceremony, and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family," said Michael S. Roth, President of Wesleyan University. "We look forward to Senator Obama's address and consider it a great honor to Wesleyan and Senator Kennedy that he has decided to join us, our graduates, their families and the entire Wesleyan community."

Attendance & Ticketing Information

A NOTE FOR THE NEWS MEDIA
Wesleyan University is handling regional media logistics for this event. A limited number of regional media will be permitted to cover the event. Regional media should contact David Pesci at dpesci [at] wesleyan.edu for credentialing information. National media will be limited to those traveling with Senator Obama's press pool and should contact the appropriate media representative at the Senator's press office.