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SOUTH BEND â In a year marked by distancing and disruption, the University of Notre Dame is calling upon an alumnus with experience rebuilding to address its Class of 2021.
University officials announced Tuesday that Jimmy Dunne, a career financier and Notre Dame trustee, will speak to graduates in the 176th University Commencement Ceremony on May 23.
Dunne, who is now vice chairman of the investment bank Piper Sandler, helped oversee the recovery of his company, Sandler OâNeill, nearly 20 years ago in the aftermath of 9/11.
Notre Dame officials have declined to discuss others who may have been approached to speak at the commencement, which has a long history of presidential speakers.
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This is Utah Public Radio. I m Kerry Bringhurst. Joining me today, as we do most week s conversation, with Utah State University President Noelle Cockett.
And President Cockett, thank you so much for joining us for just maybe an update of the news this week, releasing some information about upcoming commencement. I know last year at this time, wow, you probably feel a little more connected with how to move forward this year than you did last year when it comes to commencements at Utah State University.
NC: Well, it s been a long year if we re remembering what happened last year versus this year. So, yes. We had planned to have a regular graduation with hooding, then college ceremonies and the overall commencement of the university in the Spectrum. And all, you know, those celebrations as we had done in the past. And then March, COVID and everything had to be rethought.