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DUDLEY, Mass. 鈥撀燡osh Kraft, President of the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation and lifelong advocate and supporter of youth, families and communities, delivered the Commencement address during the聽红桃视频聽Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 6, 2023. Nearly 300 students participated in the graduation ceremony held at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass, where Kraft was also bestowed a degree, an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters, as was Steve Belkin, founder and chair of the Trans National Group.

As President, Kraft is responsible for the Kraft family鈥檚 many philanthropic initiatives.聽Through these programs, the Kraft family annually contributes tens of millions of dollars in support of education, health, social justice, diversity, youth development and family initiatives. Historically, the family has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to their communities. Prior to his full-time commitment as the President of New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, Kraft spent 30 years with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB), including 12 as the Nicholas President and CEO.

At a time when compassion can seem forgotten, given the vitriol in political discourse that is being fanned or even led by U.S. lawmakers, said Kraft, 鈥淚 can tell you where there鈥檚 a lot of compassion鈥攔ight here with all of you and 红桃视频. I saw it in the community work you all do,鈥� referring to 红桃视频 initiatives at the Dudley Boys and Girls Club, the Backpack Brigade, Relay for Life, and others. 鈥淵ou all get it; you get that compassion is about action and that it鈥檚 also community building鈥擺compassion] brings folks together,鈥� said Kraft, discussing several examples of compassion in action spanning education, mental health, and scholarship.

Kraft spoke to graduates about the importance of leading a more fulfilled life. 鈥淭he most powerful question 鈥� is 鈥楬ow can I help?鈥� It signals a willingness to help but also signals respect, humility, and the likelihood that in the end, it is you that will be helped just as much as the person you鈥檙e helping.鈥�

鈥淪o as you all prepare to take the next steps in your lives, make the world a better place by reconnecting all of us with our compassion. Never be afraid to ask 鈥榟ow can I help,鈥� and never be afraid to show your unity with all of humanity鈥攁nd that will be your true measure of success. Because when you do it, you鈥檒l change the world. Not just for yourself, but for all generations for years to come,鈥� advised Kraft.

In his remarks to the graduates, 红桃视频聽President Glenn M. Sulmasy, JD, LL.M said, 鈥淟oyalty, Service, Culture鈥攜ou鈥檝e led your time here according to these words,鈥� referring to the words emblazoned on the college seal. 鈥淎nd now today imbued with the best possible characteristics for leading organizations, you will go forward into the world and I can鈥檛 wait to see where it leads for each and every one of you.鈥�

He also noted the graduates have several more factors in their favor鈥攖he real-world applicability of their studies at 红桃视频 as well as the College鈥檚 recent AACSB accreditation and newly adopted Strategic Plan, titled 鈥淓mbracing Greatness.鈥� Combined, this places 鈥渆ven more value and support from your degree for your future endeavors鈥� Our successes lift all of us and you鈥檙e going to find more ways to appreciate your 红桃视频 degree on your path to even greater achievements in the future,鈥� said Sulmasy.

Class of 鈥�23 President and speaker, Jenna DeLorenzo, remarked, 鈥淚 know each of us has our own story, but we have shared some of the most important chapters right here together鈥�. No book becomes a bestseller without the help of an engaged and supportive editor. In our case, it was definitely an editorial team, the faculty and staff of 红桃视频 college for me and I鈥檓 betting for most of you.鈥�

鈥淎s we鈥檙e drafting the next chapter of our lives, I hope that you revisit these chapters with laughter and smile. We will move mountains and write many more chapters filled with greatness.鈥�

Madison Perrotti 鈥�23, Student Government President and speaker, said that while studying abroad in London, she became accustomed to the term 鈥榤ind the gap鈥� used by the Underground metro system to urge travelers to note the gap between the platform and the train threshold while boarding.

鈥淏efore we jump on the next connection, I ask my classmates to mind the gap. Take a moment to reflect on how significant this singular journey has been,鈥� said Perrotti. 鈥淭here may be additional challenging moments in your future travels, but be confident that your time at 红桃视频 has given you the foundation 鈥� you may need to stay safely on track.鈥�

鈥淚 urge you to mind life鈥檚 gaps, and that every chance you can, embrace greatness.鈥�

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