2008 Woodie Awards
Last chance
Speakers asked to give advice for life in 'Last Lecture Showcase'
Dylan Kingsley
Issue date: 3/6/08 Section: Campus Life
Following the common theme of the importance of relationships, Dennis Jameson, a Pittsburg State University police officer, took the stage.
"The three most valuable things in life are love, family and friends, and kindness," Jameson said.
Jameson encouraged the crowd to take immediate steps to right mistakes, saying, "Don't let a little dispute ruin a great relationship."
The fifth speaker of the night was Jack Kennedy, former adjunct professor of English and research writing at PSU. Kennedy started his lecture by showing a photograph that was nearly blank.
He spoke of memories and asked the audience, "Who is significant enough to be in your (life's) picture?" Kennedy answered by commanding, "Find them."
Mark Johnson, professor in technology management, was the final speaker of the evening.
"Sometimes plans get you in trouble," warned Johnson at the start of his lecture.
He proceeded with a list he named "Breaking the Rules," with which he elaborated on common rules and then denounced them, giving the audience new and improved rules to follow.
Johnson finished his speech by describing the conventional meaning of leadership, saying instead that "leadership is making a positive impact on someone else."
After each speaker talked for 20 minutes, Wright wrapped up the event, thanking everyone who participated and leaving the audience with a message.
"You have the power to make changes," Wright said.
"The three most valuable things in life are love, family and friends, and kindness," Jameson said.
Jameson encouraged the crowd to take immediate steps to right mistakes, saying, "Don't let a little dispute ruin a great relationship."
The fifth speaker of the night was Jack Kennedy, former adjunct professor of English and research writing at PSU. Kennedy started his lecture by showing a photograph that was nearly blank.
He spoke of memories and asked the audience, "Who is significant enough to be in your (life's) picture?" Kennedy answered by commanding, "Find them."
Mark Johnson, professor in technology management, was the final speaker of the evening.
"Sometimes plans get you in trouble," warned Johnson at the start of his lecture.
He proceeded with a list he named "Breaking the Rules," with which he elaborated on common rules and then denounced them, giving the audience new and improved rules to follow.
Johnson finished his speech by describing the conventional meaning of leadership, saying instead that "leadership is making a positive impact on someone else."
After each speaker talked for 20 minutes, Wright wrapped up the event, thanking everyone who participated and leaving the audience with a message.
"You have the power to make changes," Wright said.
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