I wanted to make him (Daniel) proud and the university proud. I went home feeling like we accomplished what we set out to do. |
In the 22 years I've been here, it will be the largest gathering (of faculty) in regalia that we've had here on campus. I think it shows their support. |
It's an opportunity to draw the entire community together. Not to focus on a man, but to focus on the institution and the future of that institution. |
The day and the program pay respects to our past, but it will primarily be focused on the future. |