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ADVISORY
ATTENTION:
MADELEINE ALBRIGHT TO SPEAK AT UC BERKELEY
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05/02/00
Contact: Media Relations
(510) 642-3734
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WHAT: |
A
speech by U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright at
the University of California, Berkeley's upcoming Commencement
Convocation. She will speak about foreign policy and U.S.
national security interests. |
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WHEN: |
4
p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2000. |
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WHERE: |
The
Greek Theater, UC Berkeley. |
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WHO: |
Madeleine
Albright is keynote speaker for this event, which honors
all graduating seniors. She was invited by the Senior
Class Council.
"We
really thought Madeleine Albright was phenomenal, the
highest-ranking woman in U.S. government. We also thought
she represented Berkeley's ideals," said Lisa Delehunt,
council president. "She's been a role model to me and
other seniors."
Fadia
Rafeedie, the top graduating senior, also will speak at
the ceremony. The 22-year-old history major will receive
the University Medal from Chancellor Robert M. Berdahl.
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NOTE:
Commencement
Convocation, an annual event, includes a colorful procession
of academicians robed in full regalia. No diplomas are
awarded to students at the ceremony. Instead, they are
distributed at more than 50 departmental graduations held
throughout May. Only graduating seniors and their guests
can obtain tickets to attend Commencement Convocation.
Reporters
wishing to cover the event should RSVP and obtain more
information from UC Berkeley Media Relations, (510) 642-3734.
Security will be in place for the ceremony because of
Albright's prominence. The Department of State's Diplomatic
Security Service advises against bringing large or numerous
personal belongings to the theater, as all objects must
be screened and searched before the ceremony begins. The
theater will open at 2:45 p.m., and arriving early is
encouraged because of these security checks.
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