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.

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

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.

I know why I am here and my only real focused goal is to live each day to the fullest and to try and honor God and be an encouragement to others. What the future holds is firmly in God's hands, and I am very happy about that!

It is hard to understand addiction unless you have experienced it.