The Lauder Institute congratulates the Class of 2021 on graduating in these extraordinary times. Despite the many challenges presented by COVID-19, this class has demonstrated resiliency, flexibility, and leadership in trying times.
The virtual ceremony’s alumni graduation speaker was Lauder alumnus Erik Moore (G’96, WG’96), who gave a heartfelt speech and words of wisdom to the class. Please see below’s video to hear his graduation speech:
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