More quotes and pics of Stephen Colbert from Princeton
By
More goodies from Princeton:
Seniors celebrate achievements and share laughs at Class Day
by Jennifer Greenstein Altmann · Posted June 2, 2008; 04:07 p.m.Bathed in sunshine and dressed in their new class jackets, members of the class of 2008 saluted their accomplishments and enjoyed many moments of laughter on Monday, June 2, at Princeton’s Class Day ceremony.
. . .
Colbert told the audience that he had come to Princeton to tell the class that, if they followed their dreams and applied what they had learned at the University, they had the power to change the world. But, he implored, “Please don’t do that.”
. . .
Awards for community service, athletics and leadership were presented to the seniors. The class awarded Colbert “The Understandable Vanity Award,” which consisted of a drawing of the comedian giving the thumbs-up sign in front of Nassau Hall — and a mirror. “I’ve never seen anything more beautiful,” Colbert raved as he gazed at his image.
Colbert was accompanied to campus by Jay Katsir, a member of the class of 2004 and a writer for “The Colbert Report.” When Katsir spoke at the Class Day ceremony four years ago, one of those in the audience was Colbert’s agent, who later suggested that Katsir be hired as a writer for Colbert’s show.
. . .
Following his address, Stephen Colbert was made an honorary member of the class of 2008 and received a plaque and class jacket. (Photo: Brian Wilson). . .
Related posts
9 Comments
June 2nd, 2008 at 7:24 pm
He’s an honorary member of the Princeton class of 2008, he’s got an honorary doctorate from Knox College, not to mention his shiny new “Understandable Vanity Award”. Are there any honors that the world can’t bestow upon him?
I think not.
Reply
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:01 pm
“Colbert was accompanied to campus by Jay Katsir, a member of the class of 2004 and a writer for “The Colbert Report.” When Katsir spoke at the Class Day ceremony four years ago, one of those in the audience was Colbert’s agent, who later suggested that Katsir be hired as a writer for Colbert’s show.”
- likelihood of Mark Bur getting hired?
Reply
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:24 pm
What is Stephen going to do with all of these plaques and accolades and fangifts, etc, when he is done with all of these speaking engagements? He is going to have to rent a 10,000 sq ft heated warehouse to contain them all.
Reply
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:40 pm
eBay? ;)
Reply
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:30 pm
there’s an idea…or he can auction it off for charity? stephen, if you’re listening, keep these suggestions in mind.
Reply
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:27 pm
well, hope he speaks at MY graduation.
*fingers crossed*
Reply
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Is the video available somewhere? They haven’t yet put it in their archives?…
Reply
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Dee,
We’ll post video when it becomes available, but for now, everything we’ve seen is already linked within the last few posts on the site. Obviously, we’re doing our best to keep on top of things.
Reply
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Jay Katsir has like the best post-bachelor job finding success I’ve ever heard of!!!
Reply