The Random Thoughts of Louis Schmier

     I just back to the States after a month of teaching in China as part of VSU’s Maymester Study Abroad program. As I’ve been talking with people about my experiences, the inevitable question always pops up: “when are you going to retire? True, I’m 68 going on 69 in November, and I’ve been at [...]

     It’s that time of the year. Here is my one minute commencement address:       “Okay, folks. I know you’ve got your degrees because you’re sitting there crowded together wearing those sweaty medieval robes and silly looking hats. You don’t really want to hear me, do you? You’re not really interested in reflecting, are you? [...]