Susan G. Baker to Keynote Columbia College Commencement
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College is proud to announce philanthropist and author Susan G. Baker as the 2015 undergraduate commencement speaker.
Baker is co-founder and past chairman of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, an organization that works with the public, private and non-profit sectors to prevent and end homelessness. She is also a former member of the Board of Families for the Homeless, a bipartisan group of concerned families with ties to presidential administrations, Congress and the media. Baker is married to former Secretary of State, James A. Baker III.
“Susan Baker is a wonderful example of the courage, motivation and servant-leadership that inspires Columbia College graduates,” said President Beth Dinndorf. “She has viewed history from a front-row seat and has used her influence to drive change for people in need.”
Baker’s autobiography, Passing It On, was first published in September 2010. Each graduate is being presented with a copy of the book as a gift from Bob and Janice Suber McNair ’59.
Columbia College’s undergraduate commencement will include 220 bachelor’s degree candidates and will take place Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Columbia. Commencement exercises for 40 candidates for master’s degrees will take place Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at College Place United Methodist Church in Columbia.
About Columbia College
Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a best value institution and ranked among the best regional universities in the south, Columbia College is a dynamic learning and living community, where students, faculty and staff work together to build leaders our communities need most. Founded 160 years ago by the United Methodist Church as a women’s, liberal arts college, Columbia College also offers evening, graduate and online programs serving both women and men. Columbia College is known for its emphasis on leadership and service and is home to a nationally renowned honors program led by the 2010-2011 United States Professor of the Year. Learn more at columbiasc.edu or connect with @columbiakoala.
