For me, it went from a big, important project to commencement speeches from around the nation. Although this is a blog of an Southern Poly Engineer, what I am writing to you this because I feel it is meaningful for all of us.
The one University that struck my attention because of their speakers was Tulane University. As we all know, Hurricane Katrina was one of the most catastrophic hurricanes for that region. However, their story, the people of New Orleans, is an inspiration to us all.
The people of New Orleans really take pride in their city. Similarly, I can say that about the students of Southern Polytechnic State University. As an incoming freshman in the fall of 2009, (...)
There were two U.S. Presidents who spoke at the 2006 commencement, Ellen DeGeneres made a special appearance at that commencement, too. In 2009, Ellen returned to Tulane as their commencement speaker.
"But, I want to tell you two things seriously that I have learned from a long life. You will be happier if you cultivate what one theologian has called “the discipline of gratitude” to your family, your teachers, to those whose service makes your lives better who are often overlooked — to people who clean your streets and maintain your buildings and serve your food in restaurants. Being grateful in a constant way reminds us that no matter how bad things are, there are a lot of people who are profoundly worse off and it gives us the courage to go on." - Past U.S. President William J. Clinton
I believe the best speakers are those who speak about their life's experiences to teach you (...)
U.S. Presidents George H. W. Bush and William J. Clinton
Commencement Speech (Class of 2006)
Surprise Appearance of Ellen DeGeneres
(Class of 2006)
Ellen's Commencement Speech (Class of 2009)
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