Jun 6, 2006 10:27 PM

Commencement Speech for Online University

Ever wondered what the commencement speech for an online university would be like? No? Not even after I mentioned it? I can give you a few seconds to wonder. Okay, wonder no more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG5Ip9BjU3Y

Ever wondered what the commencement speech for an online university would be like? No? Not even after I mentioned it? I can give you a few seconds to wonder. Okay, wonder no more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG5Ip9BjU3Y

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