I am spending this afternoon reflecting on the events of this morning, where I walked across a stage, was handed an empty diploma holder, and told that I was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. Yes, I realize that is a very empty description of what is supposed to be a momentous occasion, the “rest of your life” and such. But as a historian I guess I tend to take a long view of things.
My education is not yet over. For the few who read this blog, I will remain in Madison over the summer. In August, I will move out to the Boston area as I enter the doctoral program in History at Brandeis University, located in Waltham, Massachusetts. Four years down, five (hopefully) more to go. What effect will these events have on this blog?
This contents of this blog will begin to shift towards a view on events in Boston and the surrounding area, but I will definitely still share my opinion on events in Wisconsin and affecting the University of Wisconsin. When possible, I will try to share how what happens in Boston affects the university, and vice versa.
As I close out this undergraduate career, I want to thank you for sharing some of it with me. My time at this university has been the best of my life. I want to share a few short lines that any good student or alum of this university should take to heart:
“Praise to Alma Mater, ever let us bring”
“'Forward' is our driving spirit”
"If you want to be a Badger, just come along with me"
“Your name forever glorious will hearken us to do or dare”
“When you say Wisconsin, you've said it all”
“Eat a rock!”
“Once a Badger, always a Badger”
“Praise to thee, our Alma Mater”
And of course...
“We never really say good-bye...We'll see you real soon, and On, Wisconsin!”
Thank you.
