“Graduates, whenever the opportunity arises, practice your compassion, be an active listener, be respectful of everyone, be sympathetic, and most of all, strive to be understanding, as knowledge is power,” said David W. Chown, chancellor of Penn State York and the commencement speaker during Penn State York’s 48th annual spring commencement May 4.
Presiding over commencement for the last time at Penn State York, Chancellor David W. Chown served two roles during the event, removing his cap to fulfill his responsibility as the commencement speaker during the May 4 ceremony. Chown encouraged York graduates to embrace their humanity.
