Don't you think the students should have the forum to suggest or approve of their very own keynote speaker? Another view I have heard from a few students here, that I do not necessarilly agree with, is that after four years of college and the countless hours of work and class, why are we getting a speech from another academic. The other day on campus (a month or two ago), I was able to walk over and listen to a speech given by Bishop Desmond Tutu. I have had a lecture given by Dr. George F. Bass, who pioneered the field of underwater archaeology and discovered the million-piece glass puzzle. Considering how lucky I was to have these opporunities, I expected the world for Commencement. Call it being spoiled, but I think we could do better. -- Fordham Rams Basketball Message Board

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Date Posted: Sat April 23, 2005 18:43:49
Author: Ram6it
Subject: Don't you think the students should have the forum to suggest or approve of their very own keynote speaker? Another view I have heard from a few students here, that I do not necessarilly agree with, is that after four years of college and the countless hours of work and class, why are we getting a speech from another academic. The other day on campus (a month or two ago), I was able to walk over and listen to a speech given by Bishop Desmond Tutu. I have had a lecture given by Dr. George F. Bass, who pioneered the field of underwater archaeology and discovered the million-piece glass puzzle. Considering how lucky I was to have these opporunities, I expected the world for Commencement. Call it being spoiled, but I think we could do better.
In reply to: Dadas78 's message, "Too bad Rudy is Manhattan and NYU grad with his kid going to Duke on a full ride. Rudy alsoo charges 100k per speaking engagement" on Sat April 23, 2005 15:13:14

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