n September 2007, a professor at Carnegie Mellon, Randy Pausch, delivered a one-of-a-king lecture that seemingly made the world stop and pay attention. As part of a series dubbed “The Last Lecture,” in which speakers are presented with the challenge of composing a speech as if it were the last time they’d ever talk, Professor Pausch captivated audiences with a speech that received millions of views online. The humorous and moving talk resonated with audiences because Pausch was, in fact, delivering his last lecture; he was diagnosed with metastasized pancreatic cancer and given five months to live. His speech made him a Lou Gehrig-like symbol, delivering advice and guidance to living a good life. The Last Lecture series has grown since then, with other universities and organizations adopting the concept as a result. The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh held its seventh annual Last Lecture program on April 25, 2022. Hosted by the Fraternity & Sorority Life office, the event featured a student speaker from the Oshkosh Chapter of Delta Chi, Justin Lee ’22, the Chapter’s “B” and interim president. Tasked with the challenge of speaking as if it were his last chance ever, Brother Lee, a former “D”, philanthropy chair, service chair, public relations chair, recruitment chair, and IFC delegate, used the opportunity to talk about the impact Delta Chi had in his life. The moving keynote speech was warmly received and is a perfect exemplification of living the values of Delta Chi.
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