Sentence examples for commencement not from inspiring English sources

At campuses across the United States, foreign students like Ms. Shaath are facing commencement not only as a new beginning but also with anxiety, tension and divided loyalties.

After all, this is a commencement, not a termination; it is the beginning of things.

The word commencement means the beginning, not the end.

They stood before a banner reading "Our Commencement Is Not Your Platform" and carried signs saying, "Pre-emptive War Is Not a New School Value".

James Sprang, the student speaker at commencement, did not side step the tuition issue.

Several graduates held up a banner aimed at Mr. McCain, an Arizona Republican and likely 2008 presidential candidate, declaring: "Our commencement is not your platform".

Ms. McCartney, who is in her first year as Smith's president, wrote that she and many others had been looking forward to hearing Ms. Lagarde, adding that the protesters had gotten what they wanted, "but at what cost to Smith College?" "An invitation to speak at a commencement is not an endorsement of all views or policies of an individual or the institution she or he leads," Ms. McCartney wrote.

In this study, the identification of a storm sudden commencement is not required.

Yes, each year, commencement speeches not only help wash over my fear, prevailing distrust, and periods of lack of bravery, but lifts me up to try and try again, never give up, reach high and not look back.

Commencement is not only the day your diploma or degree is conferred, but the start of you using the knowledge you've gained to advance yourself and create more than income but a fulfilling life.

We endorse the view expressed by Kathleen McCartney, President of the College, in her message to the Smith community (May 12): "An invitation to speak at a commencement is not an endorsement of all views or policies of an individual or the institution she or he leads.