First Fairfield University Luau, Thanks to the Incredible Nohea Breeden, Class of 2025, English Education Student

We did the graduate commencement in the morning and I was on campus at 7 a.m. to begin the conveyor belt process of herding the cats to line for walking in and receiving diplomas. They are graduate students, though, so tame. This morning is undergraduate students who typically come from partying all night and are often not able to walk straight. It will be a beautiful ceremony, though, with some clouds and a high of 65. Perfect for an outdoor graduation.    

Yesterday afternoon, members of the English Department were invited to Nohea Breeden's Lua, as her family flew in from Hawaii and they wanted to give us flowers, beads, gifts, and a traditional Hawaiian meal (even brought the leaves to grill the meet. Amazing (and very Fairfield, in the sense some of these families go all out for the faculty). Also received this captured photo of my two of my English department mentors, Nels and Peter. They've been great at guiding my time at Fairfield and I respect the work both of them do tremendously.

I forget how tiring the commencement weekend is with all the activities. One more day, I keep telling myself. Just one more day and then there is a slight break from the chaos.