A Challenge to Change the World
Congressman Michael Capuano's speech for Commencement 2009
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In the video above, Congressman Michael Capuano (Hon.’09) addresses the Class of 2009, gathered at Nickerson Field for the University’s 136th Commencement.
Capuano, who represents the state’s Eighth District (which includes Boston University) in Washington, D.C., expressed confidence in the graduates’ abilities, but warned them against the temptation to focus only on personal success and material comfort.
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