Speeches are often given at a graduation ceremonies

speeches are often given at a graduation ceremonies

Explanation:

An act of graduation is the official ceremony that closes the school year and serves as recognition to the students who, throughout it, have completed the academic requirements of a curriculum.

The act has the presence of academic authorities and is usually chaired by the rector or director, who can invite a relevant personality of social and cultural life to act as sponsor of the promotion and deliver a speech: commencement speech, is the name.

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