As we near the end of another great semester here at the McConnell Center, reflection becomes realization, and, once again, numerous amazing opportunities have been presented to us in many forms and fashions. The multiple seminars and lectures, opportunities such as "Kamping with Kleber," meeting U.S. Senator Scott Brown, tailgating with Senator Mitch McConnell, are just a few examples of what we've experienced this fall. Many students around the country would love to have this.
The most important experience and seminar that we had this semester was when Dr. Ted Steinbock brought his collection of Franklin's books and knowledge of Benjamin Franklin to the Center. It was a surreal experience in which books — hundreds of years old and held by Mr. Franklin himself — were right in front of us. I never imagined I would one day hold any book or piece of literature that influenced such as man as Franklin. Being that close to a forefather is a unique life-changing experience.
Another amazing semester has flown by and our worlds have been continually expanded by the McConnell Center. As Benjamin Franklin said, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest," and that is what the Center does for us — invests knowledge into all of us.
I cannot explain how thankful I am for the Center and all its members, staff and scholars for all they have done for me. With this, we will prepare for another exciting semester and I hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I cannot explain how thankful I am for the Center and all its members, staff and scholars for all they have done for me. With this, we will prepare for another exciting semester and I hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.