Publication Date: June 6, 2008 Some graduates at MIT's 2008 Commencement didn't let the weather keep them from making the occasion festive. Photo / Sarah Putnam Open image gallery (no JavaScript) A version of this article appeared in MIT Tech Talk on June 11, 2008 (download PDF). Share this news article on: X Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Print Related Links Yunus tells MIT grads they can 'change the world'Commencement address by Muhammad YunusMIT President Susan Hockfield's charge to the graduatesWebcastMIT Commencement 2008 Related Topics Commencement Special events and guest speakers Students
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