Thanks for the Tapestry

​What a tremendous homecoming weekend! I believe this was probably the biggest crowd that I have seen since coming back in 2009. It was so great to witness old friends for life reuniting in so many ways. While we had events, dedications and inductions, what touched me most were the many stories shared personally of how YC had a part in making a difference or changing a life. I serve on accrediting teams for the Higher Learning Commission and get to visit campuses every year that make many of the same claims as YC, but it is different here somehow. You can't put your finger on the spirit and the context that defines the YC "Experience" we all talk about. It is like the peace that is beyond understanding. You have to be a part of it to know what it is.

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