May 18, 1998
Volume 50, No. 32

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAMPUS NEWS Dalai Lama's broken English doesn't disguise wit and wisdom in commencement speech A day of 'glory and brilliance' for the '98 Commencement Diploma ceremonies usher graduates into their new lives Employee Courtesy Scholars receive well-deserved diplomas Vahn Chang now takes refuge in the law Smith & Smith brought consulting know-how to campus Alicia Moore, soon off to med school, provides a model for future student-athletes Ginsburg, Budnitz share degrees but differ on approach Nursing grad finds pediatrics a passion No debate on Anjan Sahni winning McMullan Award Brittain Award winner Taylor champions diversity License to teach fulfills lifelong dream for PhD recipient Nardo Oxford grad deciphers the Bard's funny code

To the Emory Community: On behalf of the Commencement Planning Committee and my colleagues in the Secretary's Office, I want to thank all who helped to make the Commencement activities an especially splendid and joyous occasion this year. From the schools' individual activities to the baccalaureate service and the Quadrangle ceremony itself, each event moved almost flawlessly and, I am sure, left indelible, pleasant memories for the graduates and their families and friends. The University owes a particular debt of gratitude to those who shouldered the unusual demands placed on them by the visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Kudos to the corps of ushers, who exercised great patience and geniality. Hats off to the Office of Parking and Community Services, who went to remarkable lengths to accommodate all. Plaudits to the Emory Police Department, who coordinated their efforts with those of the State Department, DeKalb County and Atlanta Police. Bravissimo to the Communications Office, who handled the media with great, deft skill. Loud hurrahs to those carpentry and grounds crews in FMD, who whipped the campus into shape and made it sparkle. And a standing ovation to the Staging Department, those heavy lifters who simply did the impossible with grace and good cheer. To the other staff, students and alumni who participated in countless ways, three cheers. And a million thanks to you all. Sincerely, Gary Hauk Secretary of the University