2005 IT&E Convocation

IT&E Convocation Address - May 19, 2005 - Patriot Center

Dean Lloyd Griffiths

Class of 2005, my main message to you is quite simple: The ultimate reputation of any Department, School, or University is determined by the success of its graduates . by YOUR SUCESSES.

The value of your degree will continue to go up as you make your mark on the world. AS OUR SCHOOL IMPROVES, YOUR DEGREE BECOMES MORE VALUABLE.

We're already a great school. You. can help make us a THE VERY BEST SCHOOL. Watch out, MIT and Stanford!

WE PROCEED OUR REPUTATION. People are surprised by us. WE ARE BETTER THAN THEY EXPECT US TO BE. You will help us keep that edge.

Your successes will help us continue to improve. OUR SCHOOL MOVES FORWARD THROUGH INNOVATION. Be creative and innovative in everything you do.

How can you help? STAY INVOVED WITH US - JOIN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. Brian Dunbar's message was right on. Listen to what he said.

And YES. GIVE BACK TO YOUR SCHOOL. WE NEED YOUR HELP.

And finally, this year, our School celebrates its 20th anniversary and we having a big party. You are invited! Please join us on October 28 in the Johnson Center.

Your job is to continue to succeed. Our job - as faculty - is to continue to increase the value of your degree.

Again, my warmest and heart felt congratulations to YOU - OUR GRADUATES!