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The commencement speech by Dean Gordon for the graduation ceremony of the class of 2009.
Discusses his profession as a teacher, the siege of Yorktown, freedom, and the importance of public and higher education.
Shakespeare's Sonnet 65.
2 copies

The commencement speech given to the graduating class of 1980.
Three main points include: take care of your body, don't take yourself too seriously, and give whatever you do a good try.

President Kelly’s remarks at Winter Commencement, Dec. 15, 2025, as prepared for delivery.

Handwritten transcript of the speech given at the May 2002 Commencement to present the Class of 2002 gift, a Chiming Post Clock.
One original copy, one photocopy

The commencement speech given to the graduating class of 1979.
Includes edits to the speech in black ink.

Announcement that the commencement speaker for 2013 will be Larry Pope, President and Chief Executive Officer of Smithfield Foods.

Provides brief background information.

E-mail to the Christopher Newport University community announcing that The Honorable J. Harvie Wilkinson, III, Chief Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will be the commencement speaker.
Discusses Wilkinson's…

E-mail to faculty and staff announcing that Timothy Sullivan, President and CEO of The Mariners' Museum and president emeritus of the College of William and Mary will be the Spring Commencement speaker.

Attachment:
News Release, Timothy Sullivan…

E-mail to faculty and staff announcing that Dean Douglas Gordon will be the commencement speaker on May 17, 2009.
Discusses his educational and professional background.
2 copies

E-mail discussing the attached press release in regards to Chip Hornsby, Chief Executive of Wolseley North America and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. being the commencement speaker for the 2005 Winter…