Jonathan Lemire in The Daily News reports that ex-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was awarded an honorary degree at Bard College’s graduation ceremony Sat., May 25. The Arizona Congresswoman, who was shot holding a public event in 2011 told the graduates, “Your future shines bright — find your purpose and go for it.... Starting tomorrow, you can change the world.... The nation is counting on you to create, to lead, to innovate." On Sun., May 26, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand delivers the 149th commencement address at 11 a.m. at Vassar in Poughkeepsie.