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Last Lecture 2017
“I am talking about the dreams of a child born and raised in the heart of a small country in the middle of Africa who believed that someday he could get a PhD and somehow contribute to the dialogue on income inequality and poverty. All too often, we emphasize people dreaming big dreams, and we almost deride those who have smaller dreams. How easy it is to forget that we have often made the greatest strides through simple dreams.” — Bebonchu Atems
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Dr. Bebonchu Atems, associate professor of economics & financial studies in the David D. Reh School of Business, delivered the Last Lecture to the graduating class on May 11, 2017. Atems teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, including Econometrics, Data Mining, Principles of Macroeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Money and Banking. About the Last Lecture Each year during senior week and prior to Commencement, graduating seniors nominate faculty to deliver a Last Lecture. This honor gives faculty members an opportunity to share insights, advice and lessons learned along the way as they address these students for the last time.
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