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A Bittersweet Weekend: Commencement 2017
On June 5, 2017
As I concluded my freshman year, I could easily name off a few seniors who gave me the best advice, served as the greatest
Class of 2017 Candlelight Speech – You are the artist of your life
Read at the Candlelight Ceremony on May 12, 2017: It is such an honor to stand with you tonight on YOUR special occasion. This
Reading Between the Lines
On May 18, 2017
I sat in the courtyard at the School of Education with my two best friends from graduate school on either side of me, the
I’ve Got Company
On May 8, 2017
In about a week, I’ll be walking through the Wren Building one final time as a student. This time will be my second since
Cap and Gown
On May 4, 2017
I think I am going to miss Swemromas Asiago bagels the most (seriously the greatest thing ever). Those bagels got me through finals and
How Lucky Am I
On June 1, 2016
I’ve never been a particularly emotional person. Traditions don’t bring a tear to my eye and goodbyes don’t require a whole box of tissues.
An Insider’s Guide to Graduation Weekend
On May 23, 2016
What kind of graduation weekend you have, or want to have, is a highly individual question. It depends on your preferences and energy levels;
Hate to Say Goodbye
On May 17, 2016
Congrats to the Class of 2016! By now, every social media feed is full of graduation pictures, mailboxes with grad party invites. Last year as
Graduation Reflections from a Transfer
On May 10, 2016
It was a Tuesday afternoon and I was lounging on a bench outside of Jamestown South dorm, eyes closed, soaking in the last of