NYU Graduation Speech about Environment 2007 Commencement

Marc Gustafson's NYU valedictory speech about the environment. This speech is about the environmental degradation of the world's oceans that Marc witnessed first-hand. It was delivered to all of the undergraduate students in New York University's class of 2007 in Washington Square.

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[NYU246]

Wow, the comments on the speech are amazing to read and they show how idiotic some people can be. I was there for this guy's speech and I thought it was a very well-delivered and meaningful message. This person gives me hope that there are still people in the world who care about things. To all those who posted dumb comments about NYU and this speaker, why don't you actually describe what you don't like, instead of just name-calling? Your comments just make you look stupid.

[dreamclutch]

Hey Marc it's 'Crawford' from SLHS. Great speech and also love the website you created.

[Rouronik]

I really thought this was an effective and eye opening speech. I don't know much about the speaker, but I hope that other people see the effects of his words and that he continues to stand up for what is right.

[uiriamu]

If you really think your comment is worth anything, I believe video response is a better way. (Putting dignity, and power into your words by showing your face.)

Its kind of funny to see how different a student can get from a college education. When you have this guy when his great speech, and another guy who was complaining about being force to watch "Inconvenient Truth" by Al Gore ....check out the "A Student's Mandatory 'Truth'

"My grade was well".....

[Alectr0n]

Unfortunately the future does look bleak, almost irreversible. Each one of us fortunate enough to know the issues at hand can only do their best to combat climate change and hope others do likewise. I wonder what would happen if the world population became whole-hearted Buddhists?

[oreolvrs]

youre right the partys over for the adults now its up to the children to pick up the pieces

[marygee1390]

This young man's speech gives me hope. Not much else does lately......

Education is the key to success and we need many more people like Marc in the world. We have become a nation of self-absorbed, game-playing morons with little social conscience. I long for the 60's and 70's. I worry about my children and grandchildren's future so. Apathy and ignorance will be our downfall. We deserve everything we get. Sad.

[Davidrotl]

wow....fattyhidalgo...didn't get in???

envybee...its okay...not everyone can make it past 3rd grade..

[envybee]

college is for idiots. people who work hard and learn stuff are such losers. only totally stupids go to college.