May 27, 2016
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hurriCane PreParaTiOn is here Civil Air Patrol Majs. J. Bayne Selby, left, and Kem Fronabarger study a search and rescue chart of the Charleston area. Selby is a physician and professor of radiology. In the background is an orange emergency locator beacon from a downed aircraft. The Civil Air Patrol, along with the National Weather Service, the American Red Cross, and other emergency preparedness organizations took part in MUSC’s 17th annual Hurricane Awareness Day May 25. Hurricane season begins June 1. For information, visit redcross.org/ prepare or ready.gov, and register with the MUSC Alert system at http://www. getrave.com/login/musc .
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Former Charleston mayor delivers praise, advice.
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Threat of rain couldn’t dampen grads’ excitement By Mikie Hayes hayesmi@musc.edu
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espite the chilly temperature, blustering winds and threatening skies, outlooks remained sunny as graduates, families, faculty and guests gathered in the MUSC Horseshoe to celebrate a very special day — MUSC’s 187th commencement. President David Cole, M.D., FACS, warmly welcomed students and guests and shared words of wisdom with the graduates: “When you leave here today, you will take your first steps into your professions and fulfilling your life-long dreams to have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives, literally — the lives we touch,” he said, referring to MUSC’s vision statement, which is woven into every aspect of MUSC’s strategy for the future. “I hope you will take a moment to reflect upon those who you will serve in the years to come,” he told them. “Although these people will be strangers upon your first encounter, your lives will intersect with theirs at times of great personal need. May you care for these individuals with the same concern and compassion that others have shown to you.” And with that he congratulated them on their achievements and the
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bright futures that lie ahead of them. The commencement address was delivered by former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr., who governed over the city of Charleston for 40 years, having handed over the mantle of leadership in January. He spoke to the students about the importance of character — and living a kind and virtuous life. “The importance of character and virtuous life seems to be discounted somewhat now – especially revealed in this year’s political goings on – it is as if all things are relative: virtues are not absolute and they don’t matter a great deal. But they do,” he insisted. “They are important for our country, and our society has always rested on solid underpinnings of character and personal responsibility. In our quest to find moral equilibrium we often look to books – inspiring, historical figures; to our churches if we attend one; but also, perhaps unconsciously, we look to those who care for us. You, our dear, proud graduates, have accepted a vocation that holds great power. And the profound results of your work elevate you among us – for you not only care for our bodies, you can be
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