The day and the program pay respects to our past, but it will primarily be focused on the future.

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.

I wanted to make him (Daniel) proud and the university proud. I went home feeling like we accomplished what we set out to do.

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.

May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past

When your future arrives, will you blame your past?