Anderson Cooper: Live In New Haven
Now we definitely know what we'll be doing on May 21. Pack your bags, folks, and book your Metro-North tickets early, because it's all aboard to New Haven that day. Word came last night that Anderson Cooper will be the Class Day speaker at dear old Yale.
This is, of course, a man you can watch for free, from the comfort of your home, for several hours at a time any day of the week. But the chance to see him in person — that sleek silver hair, those penetrating blue eyes, that adorable righteous indignance — is too much to pass up, particularly in his native habitat. Plus, as Yale's senior class secretary, who sent out the announcement and apparently doesn't really understand the meaning of "unique," points out, he is an ideal choice:
His domestic and international journalistic experience will provide unique insight to seniors as they transition out of college. As an alumnus of Yale College, his address will be particularly relevant.
Because it goes without saying that non-Yalies would have nothing of relevance to say to this crowd.
The full announcement is after the jump.
The 2006 Senior Class Council is pleased to announce notable journalist Anderson Cooper TC '89 as the keynote speaker for the 305th Class Day Exercises. Cooper will address the Yale College Class of 2006 and guests on the Old Campus at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 21st, 2006.
Cooper, a graduate of Trumbull College, is currently the host of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360 ". Cooper has been the recipient of several awards, including an Emmy Award and a National Headliners Award. Recently, he has received critical acclaim for his coverage of the Hurricane Katrina disaster in the Gulf Coast. His domestic and international journalistic experience will provide unique insight to seniors as they transition out of college. As an alumnus of Yale College, his address will be particularly relevant.
