Concern for people. Commitment to quality. Coming from an institution with seven schools on five campuses, you have had different classes, different teachers, and a wide variety of experiences. I'm pleased to learn that your Board of Trustees has just approved formation of an eighth school - a School of Public Health to train tomorrow's decision makers in the health issues that affect our communities, our state, and our country as we enter the next millennium. There's something else all you graduates have in common - you've spent a lot of time in laboratories.
All unmarked beakers contain fast-acting, extremely toxic poisons.
Any delicate and expensive piece of glassware will break before you can use it. And if you're hoping for a good result, don't believe in miracles - rely on them. That last one is particularly good advice. Remember that miracles happen every day. And like the truly great artists, you will need to constantly study and hone your craft.