Boston University Class of 1970 celebrates graduation, and more

Members of the Class of 1970 were invited back to Boston University last week for the ritual that had been canceled forty years ago because of campus strikes and sit-ins.

Boston University Class of 1970 celebrates graduation

Forty years ago, amid campus strikes, sit-ins, and building takeovers, Boston University administrators decided to cancel finals and graduation ceremonies and send everyone home. Last week, members of the Class of 1970 were invited back to campus for the ritual they never had, and 300 of them showed up, many with children and grandchildren in tow. “Forty years ago I probably never would have gone to graduation because I was such a hippie,” said class member Peter Simon. “Time has mellowed me.” Still, true to form, the class broke into a spontaneous rendition of John Lennon’s, “Give Peace a Chance.”

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