{"id":3543,"date":"2014-05-20T16:55:21","date_gmt":"2014-05-20T20:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/news\/?p=3543"},"modified":"2014-05-20T16:55:21","modified_gmt":"2014-05-20T20:55:21","slug":"the-class-of-2014-goes-forth-to-set-the-world-on-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/news\/2014\/05\/20\/the-class-of-2014-goes-forth-to-set-the-world-on-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"The Class of 2014 Goes Forth to Set the World on Fire"},"content":{"rendered":"

On May 19, thousands filled the amphitheater at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J. for the 123rd<\/sup> Commencement of Saint Peter\u2019s University. Some of the individuals in the stands were family members, some friends, some faculty and some administrators. Some of the guests came from places as close as Jersey City, while others made their way from across the country, even the globe, to be there. All of the attendees represented different walks of life, but one characteristic all of the guests shared was that they made up a community of supporters for the Class of 2014.<\/p>\n

The importance of community was communicated a number of times throughout the commencement ceremony. Sandesh Bhandari \u201914, Adam Gregory Purcilly \u201914, Steven Joseph Sheftall \u201914 and Animesh Singh \u201914 were the valedictorians for the Class of 2014 and each of their valedictory addresses referenced the importance of community.<\/p>\n

Purcilly expressed his gratitude for his family who encouraged and inspired him. He went on to share his appreciation for the community at Saint Peter\u2019s. \u201cThe University is not the buildings, not the computers, not the books, not any of those things. The University is its people: the students, its faculty, its administration and its staff. It is those people, more than anything else, which makes Saint Peter\u2019s so special,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Sheftall went on to express a similar sentiment. \u201cSuccess is a shared accomplishment. Each and every graduate did not go through this journey alone and those that helped us deserve our recognition,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

While the graduates celebrated their accomplishments, which led them to this momentous occasion, they also gained some excellent advice for their future during the commencement address given by The Honorable Steven Michael Fulop, the 49th<\/sup> and current mayor of Jersey City.<\/p>\n

\u201cGraduating means you are not a kid any more. You\u2019ve just completed your senior year of college and began your freshman year of life,\u201d said Fulop. \u201cIt is no longer the responsibility of your parents, your family, and society to take care of you. No longer do adults\u2019 actions set an example for you, now, your actions set an example for children.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fulop went on to give advice on how to become the person you want to be. \u201cIf there\u2019s any advice I can give about how to make that potential self real, it\u2019s that your actions are primary\u2026 You will become what you do every day; you will build your identity out of your actions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prior to serving as mayor, Fulop was the Ward E councilman of Jersey City for eight years. During that time he was a consistent voice in advocating for greater transparency in government, fiscal responsibility and education reform. For his first two years on the City Council, Fulop donated his council salary to the York Street Project in Jersey City, a non-profit that helps women and children break the cycle of poverty.<\/p>\n

Fulop graduated from Binghamton University and completed his master\u2019s in business administration at the New York University\u2019s Stern School of Business and his master\u2019s in public administration from Columbia University\u2019s School of International and Public Affairs. While attending Binghamton University, he spent time abroad studying at Oxford University in England. Upon graduating, he began his career at Goldman Sachs, but left his position to enlist in the United States Marine Corps following the devastating attacks of September 11, 2001. As a member of the 6th Engineer Support Battalion, he was deployed to Iraq and his unit was awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon, Meritorious Masts and the Presidential Unit Citation.<\/p>\n

During the commencement ceremony, Fulop received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, honoris causa<\/i>. The University also bestowed an honorary degree upon Ronald W. Tobin, Ph.D. \u201957, professor of French and associate vice chancellor for academic program at the University of California, Santa Barbara.<\/p>\n

Tobin, has written and edited more than 10 books with a particular focus on Jean Racine. Tobin has lectured throughout Europe, Canada and the United States on French classical comedy. He was elected to the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d\u2019Histoire Litt\u00e9raire de la France and in recognition of his significant contributions to the arts and literature, he was made a Chevalsier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. In honor of his civil achievements, Tobin was also made a Chevalsier of the Ordre National du M\u00e9rite. Tobin holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in French from Saint Peter\u2019s and a Ph.D. from Princeton University.<\/p>\n

The Saint Peter\u2019s University Class of 2014 was made up of 770 graduates, including the first students to graduate from the doctoral programs in education and nursing. These excited and inspired students left the celebration with the words of Eugene J. Cornacchia, president of Saint Peter\u2019s University, \u201cCommencement marks the end of your time as a student at the University. However, the story of your life is still being written. Its words will be inspired by the education you received here, the professors who guided your way, the good friends you made, and the dedicated staff that helped you throughout the years.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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