“You are embarked on a great adventure, a wonderful journey of discovery. Your college education will open doors not just to knowledge but also to wisdom and insight – the basic tools for a happy and successful life. I urge you to give this experience everything you have – with attention not only to your coursework but also to the entire experience of life among the community of learners at Ithaca College.”

    -- President Thomas R. Rochon
    Convocation Remarks
    August 24, 2009