Resurrection University Commencement Speech December 14, 2013

(L) Alice Teisan, (R) Beth Brooks, Res U President

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Alice Teisan delivering Commencement Speech

Title: A Paradox

Dr. Brooks, board of directors, faculty, family, friends and, most importantly, graduates; it is a great honor to share in this momentous occasion with you on the brink of my 30th class reunion in May when Resurrection University celebrates its 100th anniversary.

For you, class of 2013, this is both Commencement and Graduation. A paradox of beginning and ending, all wrapped into one. It is a day where all sorts of polar opposites are happening at the same time. (more…)