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CDS Convocation 2024

Convocation Message: "Go Back to First Principles"

Read about CDS's prideful day, Convocation Speaker Brahm Rhodes' inspiring address, Associate Provost Azer Bestavros' message to "be a force for all that is good," and learn about the cross-cutting academic unit's second convocation ceremony.

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Message from Azer Bestavros

Before a convocation audience of graduates, family, friends, faculty, staff, and guests, Associate Provost Azer Bestarvos shared the following message: "Carry our CDS values with you. Go! Make us proud."

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Convocation Speaker Brahm Rhodes

In his convocation speech, Brahm Rhodes (ENG ’85, ENG ’88, GRS ’91), highlights the power of kindness and connection and the importance of always going back to "first principles".

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Bella Davies (CDS'24), Boston University

Bella Davies (CDS'24): Our generation holds the power

Bella Davies (CDS'24) shares a heartfelt thank you to CDS faculty; discusses her time at Boston University, and asks her graduating class to "remember that data science is still a relatively new field, that means we’re the generation that holds the power to use these new technologies to make a positive change in the world."

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