Reconsider the Smith College 2014 Commencement Speaker
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Frances Black
12 years ago
I stand with my global sisters against the IMF
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Anonymous
12 years ago
As a recent grad ('13) I think that this decision has shown that Smith is paying zero attention to the fact that many students have been calling for more commencement speakers who are women of color. Furthermore, I support the class of 2014 in not wanting the leader of the IMF to speak at their graduation, especially as many Smithies have seen the impacts of IMF policies on their lives personally.
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Anonymous
12 years ago
A disappointing choice.
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Roshan Price
12 years ago
I worked incredibly hard for my degree, and I do not want to be represented by this.
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Alex S.
12 years ago
I'm very disappointed in Smith's decision.
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ND
12 years ago
Support from Barnard College!
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Anonymous
12 years ago
I agree.
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Alex Olkovsky
12 years ago
This member of the Class of 2014 agrees that Ms. Lagarde does not represent my values.
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Tiffany Nova
12 years ago
The IMF does not represent Smith's values.
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Heather Ford '06
12 years ago
I think my alma mater can do better
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Anonymous
12 years ago
Bad choice! Give your 2014 graduates a commencement speaker they can be proud of, not ashamed of, Smith!
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em westerlund '08
12 years ago
The IMF is one of the most exploitative, corrupt institutions in the developing world. Please don't give them a stage and a mic at Commencement wherein we celebrate their acts. Please consider another speaker.
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Marianna Ballou
12 years ago
Smith '11 against organizations that squash the world. The first woman heading such an oppressive organization--well, it's a dubious honor that we don't need to laud.
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ollie schwartz
12 years ago
The IMF is not an organization that has a positive effect on humans, and women in particular in this world. It is a direct contradiction that the IMF speak on behalf of Smith in the same moment that we are running a "Women for the World" campaign.
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Najwa Alsheikh
12 years ago
Please reconsider the speaker. Please compose a committee of many students for next years speaker committee.
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Cassandra Prager
12 years ago
I'd take an unknown, idealistic humanitarian over an influential soulless CEO any day.
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Nina Bellio
12 years ago
I really feel that the class of '14 didn't get enough opportunity to influence this decision. Please reconsider.
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Deborah Priet
12 years ago
Smith Alum...asking for a reconsideration.
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Shishona Jones
12 years ago
As an alum, I'm lending my support and definitely understand the concerns that are being addressed
I stand with my global sisters against the IMF
As a recent grad ('13) I think that this decision has shown that Smith is paying zero attention to the fact that many students have been calling for more commencement speakers who are women of color. Furthermore, I support the class of 2014 in not wanting the leader of the IMF to speak at their graduation, especially as many Smithies have seen the impacts of IMF policies on their lives personally.
A disappointing choice.
I worked incredibly hard for my degree, and I do not want to be represented by this.
I'm very disappointed in Smith's decision.
Support from Barnard College!
I agree.
This member of the Class of 2014 agrees that Ms. Lagarde does not represent my values.
The IMF does not represent Smith's values.
I think my alma mater can do better
Bad choice! Give your 2014 graduates a commencement speaker they can be proud of, not ashamed of, Smith!
The IMF is one of the most exploitative, corrupt institutions in the developing world. Please don't give them a stage and a mic at Commencement wherein we celebrate their acts. Please consider another speaker.
Smith '11 against organizations that squash the world. The first woman heading such an oppressive organization--well, it's a dubious honor that we don't need to laud.
The IMF is not an organization that has a positive effect on humans, and women in particular in this world. It is a direct contradiction that the IMF speak on behalf of Smith in the same moment that we are running a "Women for the World" campaign.
Please reconsider the speaker. Please compose a committee of many students for next years speaker committee.
I'd take an unknown, idealistic humanitarian over an influential soulless CEO any day.
I really feel that the class of '14 didn't get enough opportunity to influence this decision. Please reconsider.
Smith Alum...asking for a reconsideration.
As an alum, I'm lending my support and definitely understand the concerns that are being addressed
I as an alumn fully support this petition.