Commencement (the first of many)
Last Friday, I attended my first commencement as a faculty member. I enjoyed it! It's such a highpoint of the academic year, and of students' experiences, it wouldn't seem right not to be a part of marking this occasion. I'm especially looking forward to future years when some of the students from my lab will be graduating.
The commencement speaker was Cory Booker, mayor of Newark, NJ. His speech was really excellent. He has my vote for sure! (If we ever move to Newark...).