Comments on: I’m Gonna Convocate!

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:23:47 +0000

While your worrying is understandable, so many people are eager to hear what you have to say. How often does this opportunity happen for people? Your chance to be heard and to teach and to show off what a kick ass cool dude is like. Seriously? Nothing to sweat….have fun and we are all looking forward to this event.

By: junowho

junowho — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:27:37 +0000

make sure to tell the freshman to take advantage of Hot TandC TAs!

By: Rosa Bill

Rosa Bill — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:37:27 +0000

When I look back at my first year at university, the thing I most regret is not accepting the help that was offered me. I thought that, now that I was away from home and an Adult, I had to and should be able to figure out everything for myself. Maybe you could recommend taking advantage of any help that's offered–not just with course work, but with navigating all the new things you have to be responsible for in your life.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:13:36 +0000

Just now listening to your BBC interview and had to peek in here. Here's my 2 cents … Somehow encourage those younguns' to take time to GET QUIET; IDENTIFY THEIR FEARS and encourage them to set the intention to walk hand in hand with those fears. I believe our fears are so influential and are at the root of most of the ways we hurt each other and the earth. Encourage them to swirl themselves in love and compassion as they walk with those fears. Maybe their ultimate goal during their university days would be to come to lovingly trust themselves. I'll look for your book. Thank you for sharing your journey through your words and photos. (I'm on vacation in Denver (from Minnesota) and will go sit on the couch now and take some of my own advice!)

By: Jonie Adams

Jonie Adams — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:09:14 +0000

Ooops – That would be “skateboard” not “scateboard”….

By: Jonie Adams

Jonie Adams — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:03:51 +0000

I agree with Matt.

I am a yoga instructor and before class I often feel the weight of some responsibility for the people I teach. My guru husband often says that what I need is already in me, even though I don't see it. He also reminds me that it is our duty to give but remained unattached to the outcome of our gift. When we worry, it is a sign that we are losing sight of our purpose and our ego is beginning to mess around in our pool of wisdom....

Just be you! You are enough. And be sure to have a camera under your black cape so you can snap a shot of their faces when you come riding in on your scateboard donned in black cape.

By: imascatterbrain

imascatterbrain — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:17:41 +0000

But Michael, you have a fantastic cape, don't you see it?

http://www.imascatterbrain.blogspot.com/

By: Queen of the Nursing Voice

Queen of the Nursing Voice — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:18:09 +0000

Having attended all the previous convocations, the best, by far, was Greg Mortenson. I don't remember what he said exactly, but I do remember that he focused on the message those incoming students needed to hear. He spoke of when he failed and what he learned from those experiences were part of what he's become. The are truly failures unless nothing is learned. The courage to keep going in hard times, that is what those students need to hear. This is their first time away from home. They may not know what they want a college degree for, never mind what to do with it. What can keep them going with their studies when they are struggling? Is it the end of the world if they fail a class? What did you gain from your education at MSU that has helped you in the short time since your own graduation? How did this community help you in unexpected ways? Focus on inspiring these kids, and you'll do great! I look forward to hearing it as I'll be there again!! Enjoyed the book. Thanks.

By: Carlos

Carlos — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:33:25 +0000

Hello Kevin,

My name is Carlos, I am a 16 year old sophomore from Concord, Massachusetts. I have just finished your book Double Take, and I must say I enjoyed reading this book, because I was born just like you with no legs. My personal experience so far has some similarities with yours, I share with you the same out look on life as it is being a person “with a disability”. Just like you I once had prosthetics, and like you I HATED them. I now use a wheelchair and I love using it. I did try a skateboard but just for fun, and it was a cool experience. My true passion is basketball, and I thought to myself, “Gee, why didnt Kevin try basketball?” If you ever are around in Massachusetts I would love to meet you so we can see the world from the same point of view.

By: Lissa

Lissa — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:35:22 +0000

No worries. I am a transfer student to MSU, just finished reading Double Take and had difficulty putting it down. Based upon how much I enjoyed the read, Im looking forward to the address. Your youthful wisdom and expierence is intriguing and inspiring. Most important- you have to wear the cape!