Graduation speakers have always been a hot topic at Drexel. In past years, the typical Drexel commencement speakers have been people who have had nice careers, but were, for the most part, relatively unknown. If their backgrounds were somewhat related to the degree the graduates were receiving, the students considered themselves lucky.
In recent weeks, the Undergraduate Student Government Association has come under harsh criticism for not engaging students, not addressing their concerns to cause real change, being in cahoots with administrators and not having enough visibility.
James Breen's May 16 commentary in The Triangle on student organizations and SAFAC raise some important points about the student activities allocation but also fail to consider others.
On behalf of the Drexel Sierra Club, I would like to congratulate Drexel University on its plans to build a silver [Leader in Energy and Environmental Design]-certified Integrated Sciences Building. By setting this high standard for its buildings, Drexel is also setting expectations of environmental excellence for both its students and the surrounding community.
