Class of 1970 Commencement
Nearly 300 members of the Class of 1970 returned to campus from near and far to reunite with classmates and stand shoulder-to-shoulder in full regalia with the 2010 graduating class. Forty years before, during a time of national turmoil, many universities, including Boston University, cancelled final exams and commencement ceremonies due to safety concerns. In 2010, BU was honored to host a weekend of commencement celebrations, including a Service of Remembrance. Swaying back and forth during their private convocation ceremony, the Class spontaneously sang “All we are saying, is give peace a chance,” by John Lennon.
“It surprised even me, but I came to tears at the thought of having a commencement for our class…” — Class of 1970 Alum
