President Donahue, Deans Holder, Maloney, and Kook, it is very much an honor and privilege to be invited here today. Thank you, Dr. Russell, for your words. Thank you fellow graduates, for following the call, or the passion, or whatever force drives your work and your vision. I want to read all of your theses and dissertations. Eventually. After I’ve read a few novels. Thank you to the faculty, family and friends who have come together to share this day. I am so grateful for my own family and...
