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Vice Chancellor’s

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO 2022 GRADUATES

Dear Graduates,

Congratulations! I am humbled by your perseverance and commitment towards the
attainment of knowledge, skills and personal growth.

Despite a devastating 2020 which disrupted all areas of life,
all of you have prevailed. Some glimmers of hope appeared
during 2021, but were just as quickly stolen by new variants of
the pandemic. I, therefore, cannot be more proud of each and
every one of you for this glorious accomplishment in the face of

adversity.

Life is a tough teacher - she gives you the test first, and then
the lesson afterwards. Given the storms of difficulty most of you
have endured, my only comfort is that you can probably now

face any challenge that life will throw at you as you venture out
into the world.

So go out there and be agents of change, be agents of hope and be agents of knowledge
in the pursuit of understanding, enlightenment and all that is good. Resist the temptation to
demand respect, rather earn it through your work and through your actions - but be quick

to offer your respect to those from whom you stand to gain nothing. Offer your silence and
your ear more than your voice, and see your wisdom grow exponentially.

No matter how far this new journey takes you, never forget your humble beginnings,

remember us, remember your friends - for they will remember you, no matter where you may
find yourself. Know this: your alma mater, UNAM, will always remain open to you. So take the
test, keep learning the lessons - the quest for knowledge never truly ends!

Congratulations once again!

Prof. Kenneth Matengu
Vice Chancellor

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