Northwestern's most famous alum, Stephen Colbert, returns to campus and delivers one of the greatest graduation speeches. Of. All. Time. It's a great rebound for a school trying to put their f&xk saw past behind them. Good luck, Northwestern Wildcats class of 2011.
Every college institution take note. This is how you inspire your graduates, with someone inspiring— intellectually and humanly. I don't even remember mine. I think it was a state senator. Needless to say, it was not this. Via
Open Culture
Along with humor and engaging audiences, it's a challenge to offer a diverse audience a message that will resonate and leave them with gifts for their journey ahead.
ReplyDeleteHere's an example of a storied approach to this challenge. A collage of stories is used to offer students three gifts for their journey (judgment, compassion, and mercy).
http://www.vimeo.com/24981140