2011 Hofstra University graduation
Graduates wave to their families during commencement exercises at Hofstra University in Hempstead. (May 22, 2011) Credit: John Dunn
Number of undergraduate degrees 1428
Number of graduate degrees 784
Number of law school degrees 272
Keynote speaker
Philip Rosenthal, bachelor of fine arts, '81, creator, producer and writer of "Everybody Loves Raymond":
"Now I know a lot of you have carefully planned for the future. And your proud parents are here, and they'd like me to pass on a message to you: 'Please don't move back in with us.' You're welcome, parents. 'It's just we want to put a hot tub in that room. And besides, how will you ever have any self-esteem if you don't do anything for yourself?' That's what my parents taught me."
Speaker
President Stuart Rabinowitz:
"Here's my advice: Dance like there is nobody watching. Love like you'll never be hurt, sing like there's no one listening and live like it's heaven on earth. That's my best advice. Wait a minute: heaven on earth? Wasn't that supposed to be yesterday afternoon?"
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