For nearly a century, UCLA has been home to dreamers and game changers. People come to these sun-drenched grounds not to be famous or to win awards but to be great. They become innovators and influencers, groundbreakers and nation builders that move the hearts and minds of the world.
We are optimists. Bruin spirit imbues everything we do.
It's obvious that the younger generation does not understand how derogatory that word is and how hateful the people were that used it ! I am 71 and bi and hate that word . The word queer was not a label you wanted hung on you !
It's funny how few people know that one of the main people involved in Michael's murder appears right here in this video speaking. No, I'm not talking about Jermaine, not at all.
Great professor, I pursued Bachelor's degree in Economics and Statistics. I wanted to leverage my data driven skills into a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning. Do you think I can acquire this degree programs
I had an experience when I was in high school in a small village in North West Texas. Myself and two friends were hanging out late one evening just before dark. We began to hear noises starting with crying,then crazy laughter,then a shrill whistle. We actually saw a large bird in a tree with very human features in its face. We split up and went home quickly. We all knew it was a "lechusa" a Spanish term for a witch. The next morning at school a young woman in our first class began telling about one outside their home that terrified them all night. Us three just looked at each other because we hadn't said a word about our experience the previous night. That was 50 years ago and I can still the noises this thing made. About a year later,around 1976 I read The Teachings of Don Juan. The things he described I lived through. He was right about the twilight being the time of power when things easily go between the two worlds. I've only spoken about this a few times in my life and never told my family. I think it appeared as a warning to us teenage boys. Most of the people I grew up with have since passed
Proud to be a Goonie and Astin fan. I can think of two other fitting movie references. You defended your school in Toy Soldiers and your personal growth and internal strength from White Water Summer. That said, I love the speech and your willingness to go there. Because there is so much to take away, I will share it.
*THIS*, this right here is what a commencement speech should be. 🤍🩵💙💜 This is what everyone should hear when they finally graduate. Congratulations class of 2024 and thank you Sean Astin 🎉
But at Minute 1:05:34 Terence describes 'The Big Bang' as a 'given' while I would advocate it as possibly a semi-misguided conjecture! (An internal UCLA debate initiation?)
Had she performed in Constitution Hall, I doubt people would remember this performance. It is as if she had OFFERED to sing at Constitution Hall as a courtesy before selecting this spectacular venue.
