| | Big Bird to speak at Commencement - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19) |
 | | Caroll Spinney, the man behind Sesame Street's legendary characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, will deliver the Commencement address to the Class of 2004 at the ceremony on Sunday, May 16. |
 | | In 2003, Spinney published a book titled "The Wisdom of Big Bird (and the Dark Genius of Oscar the Grouch): Lessons from a Life in Feathers," describing the life lessons he has taught, as well as learned, throughout his career. |
 | | Sally Scholz of the philosophy department nominated Spinney "because he perfectly embodies the mission of this University," according to her nomination letter addressed to University President Rev. Edmund Dobbin, O.S.A. Sesame Street was founded as a way to prepare inner-city children who were unable to attend pre-school for kindergarten. |
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