Fear and loathing being denied by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as a spring 2023 speaker

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater sent out an email seeking commencement speakers. Apparently, the Gonzo-19 contribution to communication STEM research was not enough to land the opportunity.

Nontraditional equates to nonessential. No voice. Fall 2022, honored a female veteran who was well received. Jaded Patriots are not allowed to sit at the head table.

UW-W EmpowerTo:

• Burt, Bradley J, Sr

Cc:

• Wicker, Abby;
• Schenkel, Cassie

Wed 3/15/2023 12:50 PM

Hello Bradley, 

​Thank you for applying to serve as the student speaker for the May 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Unfortunately, after much deliberation, we regret to inform you that the review committee has not selected you as a finalist. We received many great applications this semester but are only able to accept a few finalists to attend auditions.  

We greatly appreciate the time, dedication, and thought you put into your speech and application, and we wish you the best as you finish your degree here at UW-Whitewater. 

Thank you, 

Cassie Schenkel and Abby Wicker

UWW Empower Commencement Coordinators