![]() ![]() LaVaque-Manty volunteered as chief marshal at the request of Linda Gregerson, the Caroline Walker Bynum Distinguished University Professor of English and director of the MFA Program. The role is usually filled by a member of the faculty who helps guide the program to ensure it runs smoothly marshals often help hood graduates, provide directions, answer questions, and escort graduates to their seats during the commencement ceremonies. ![]() “Seeing how excited students are, and how excited their families are, is just so much fun for me.” “My attitude about, ‘oh I’m so above ceremonies’ has totally changed.”The University created the chief marshal position around 1883, according to records at the Bentley Historical Library. Thurnau Professor and director of the LSA Honors Program. “My attitude about, ‘oh I’m so above ceremonies’ has totally changed,” says the Arthur F. But soon after he accepted the volunteer position in 2008, Mika LaVaque-Manty, PhD ’98, gained a new perspective. ![]() A self-described “snotty, anti-ritual guy” who didn’t attend his own college graduation may seem an unlikely choice for chief marshal of the University. ![]()
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