Xerox CEO Mulcahy to speak at commencement

Anne Mulcahy, chairman and CEO of Xerox Corp., will be the principal speaker at this year’s commencement celebration May 21 and 22.

Xerox Chair and CEO Anne Mulcahy will speak at Commencement May 21.

The traditional activities marking the end of the academic year take on extra significance this year as RIT kicks off its 175th anniversary and celebrates the first Academic Convocation in the new Gordon Field House and Activities Center. Mulcahy will deliver her address and receive an honorary degree at convocation May 21.

Also at convocation, RIT will recognize the accomplishments of all 2004 graduates by officially conferring degrees. Outstanding teachers and honors students also will be acknowledged. All graduates will be recognized individually at the eight college commencement ceremonies on May 21 and 22.

Mulcahy was named CEO of Xerox in 2001 and chairman in 2002. She began her Xerox career as a sales representative in 1976. She is a member of the boards of directors of Fuji Xerox Company, Ltd., Target, Catalyst and Fannie Mae.

Mulcahy earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and journalism from Marymount College in Tarrytown, N.Y.

More information about commencement is available online at www.rit.edu/~commence/.