College of Music Student Commencement Speaker

Each year the College of Music invites graduating seniors to apply to be the student speaker at our spring undergraduate commencement ceremony. Graduating seniors have the opportunity to review all applications online and vote electronically for the applicant they would like to deliver the senior class address. The applicant with the highest number of votes will be forwarded to the College of Music Undergraduate Committee for approval.

The following students have applied for this year’s Commencement Ceremony:

Olivia Borsenik

Matilynn Daughtry

Deema El-Mouazzen

David Ott

Eli Rachlin

Application materials are available for review by clicking on each name above.

Vote Here:

Student login required to access electronic ballot. All votes are anonymous.

Electronic Ballot will be open until 11:59pm on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Thank you very much for your participation in this process.

Direct questions to:

Michael Kroth
Professor of Bassoon
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Interim Director of Operations
Michigan State University College of Music
517-355-4585
kroth@msu.edu