Convocation 2008

The Reed College 2008 convocation ceremony took place on Wednesday, August 27, at 4 p.m., on the south lawn. Gail Berkeley Sherman, professor of English & humanities, delivered the annual Odyssey convocation lecture, and Patrick McDougal, professor of chemistry, presented the Howard Vollum Award for Distinguished Accomplishment in Science and Technology to Dr. B. Kenneth Koe ’45, a retired neuroscientist from Pfizer who played a critical role in the development of the antidepressant Zoloft.

Class photo
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Speeches
	President Colin Diver Welcoming remarks
	Dean of Admission Paul Marthers Welcoming remarks
	Patrick McDougal Professor of Chemistry Presentation of Howard Vollum Award for Science and Technology to Dr. B. Kenneth Koe
	Dr. B. Kenneth Koe Vollum Award Recipient
	Gail Berkeley Sherman Professor of English & Humanities Odyssey lecture