The Sophian is excited too! We’re interviewing Jane Lynch when she comes to campus…look for the first part of our interview in the Commencement issue on May 17 and the second part to be posted on our website May 20.

Beginning this year, Smith seniors will no longer vote for a commencement speaker. Instead, a student committee will work with President Christ to choose the speaker.

What do you think of the proposed change? Who would be your ideal commencement speaker at graduation?

PHOTO: RACHEL MADDOW DELIVERS THE 2010 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS AT SMITH COLLEGE (COURTESY OF SMITH.EDU)