Members of Cornell's Class of 2008 and master's degree and Ph.D. candidates who completed their studies midyear donned caps and gowns at the university's December Recognition Ceremony for January Graduates, held Dec. 15 in Barton Hall.
Excerpts of remarks by Cornell President David Skorton, Provost Carolyn (Biddy) Martin and current Senior Class President Vincent Hartman '08 with interviews of graduates.