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Southern Vermont College Commencement
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Award-winning author and honorary degree recipient Andre Dubus III delivered sage words for the graduating class at the 82nd commencement exercises at Southern Vermont College on Sunday, May 17: “See the difficult times as opportunities to grow.” Acknowledging the need to talk about the “ele-
phant in the room, the world that you’re going out into...,” Dubus cited the dire economy, a scarcity of jobs, and the nation’s two wars in two countries. “The good news is that there is great value to adversity and tough times,” Dubus added. He also urged the graduates not to get caught up in a culture that (Continued on page 2)
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Author Andre Dubus, III, who received an honorary doctorate and spoke at Southern Vermont College’s 82nd commencement on Sunday, talks with graduates before the ceremony. Seventy four graduates earned degrees from the College.
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