The Community College of Vermont will hold its 46th commencement ceremonies at Norwich University’ s Shapiro Field House on June 1, 2013. The college is pleased to announce that radio personality and author Tom Bodett will deliver the commencement address.
Bodett began his national broadcasting career as a commentator for NPR's evening news program "All Things Considered" in 1984. His voice has also been heard on Saturday Night Live, Steven Spielburg's Animaniacs and several Ken Burns’ documentaries. The author of 7 books and 15 audio titles, Bodett is currently a cast member of NPR's satirical weekend news quiz, Wait,Wait...Don't Tell Me, and a regular blogger at cartalk.com. He has also been the spokesman for the Motel 6 lodging chain, repeating "we'll leave the light on for you" the last 27 years.
When he still did honest work for a living in Alaska he was at various times a cannery worker, fisherman, logger, radio repairman, hardware store clerk and a house builder. He recently retired from 7 years on the Dummerston, Vermont, Selectboard and lives there in the middle of a hayfield with his long-suffering wife and children.
Over 500 students representing all Vermont counties, multiple states and countries will be awarded associate degrees at the ceremonies. Also attending the event will be Governor Peter Shumlin, Vermont State College Chancellor Tim Donovan, CCV President Joyce Judy, and members of the VSC Board of Trustees. The ceremonies will begin at 2 pm at Norwich University’ s Northfield, VT campus.
CCV is Vermont’ s second largest college, serving over 7,000 students each semester. With 12 locations and extensive online learning options, our students don’ t have to travel far from their communities to access 20 degree and six certificate programs, workforce, secondary and continuing education opportunities, and academic and veterans support services.
Photo: Tom Bodett, courtesy of Tom Bodett
Tom Bodett to speak at Community College of Vermont commencement ceremonies
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