Dale Greene, dean of the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, gave the keynote address at the graduate Commencement ceremony and told participants how important it is to reflect on the journey they just finished while continuing to look ahead to what’s to come.
“We need to look forward and learn from this chapter of our lives, which is about to close as we all start new chapters,” said Greene, who is set to retire on Jan. 1.
Greene spoke to the graduates about setting priorities, making plans, and finding inner peace.
“You need to know firmly who you are and the key principles and priorities you’re going to live your life by,” he said. “You need to know where your boundary lines are before you face the next crisis or challenge.”
Greene also encouraged the graduates to make plans but be flexible enough to adjust them.
“Actively look for the forks in the road. You don’t want to miss them-they might be life-changing,” he said.
Lastly, he reminded graduates that activity is not accomplishment and that peace is not the absence of problems but rather the presence of a grateful heart.
“You leave here today as a Georgia Bulldog,” Greene said. “Go make the world around you a little better every day.”
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