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Boston University proudly invites you to join us at Commencement 1999 on the Web.

Screen shot from RealPlayer Webcast

For the first time in its history, Boston University will broadcast its main Commencement ceremony on the World Wide Web.

Parents, grandparents, family, and friends who are unable to attend the ceremony in person will be able to watch and listen to the event from anywhere in the world. They will be able to watch their sons, daughters, grandchilden, and friends at this important occasion in their lives.

When and Where

Two Webcasts are archived and available now:
 
Main Commencement Ceremony
1 hour 33 mins. | video
Henry Kissinger spoke at Boston University's 126th Commencement ceremonies. This Webcast is divided into 18 sections. Watch all of them or choose what you want to view.
 
School for the Arts Commencement
1 hour 58 mins. | video
Speaker: Geena Davis. This Webcast is divided into eight sections. Watch all of them or choose what you want to view.

Be Prepared

To watch Commencement 1999 on the Web, you need to get and install either RealPlayer G2 or RealPlayer 5.0. This software is free. If you already have it, you are all set.

Commencement Address Transcripts

Transcripts are available of Henry Kissinger's Commencement Address and the Baccalaureate Address given by the Rev. Dr. Ray Alexander Hammond II.

Read Kissinger's Commencement Address: Web page or PDF file
Read Hammond's Baccalaureate Address: Web page or PDF file

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