Open Letter to the Union
March 19, 2009
From the outgoing Union Speaker:
Esteemed Ladies and Gentlemen of the Union,
In accordance with the provisions of our great and duly ratified Constitution, my term as your Speaker ends within the hour: at noon today. I want to thank you all for a wonderful term and for making my service so very enjoyable. I could not have hoped for a better launch for the DPU, and I have you to thank for its initial success.
As you know, Brice D. L. Acree ’09 of the Liberals was elected as the 2nd Speaker of the Union and will lead us in the coming term. I could not be more enthusiastic for his election and am eager to see what wonderful things he can lead us in accomplishing.
Brice and I have been in close contact discussing new ideas and programs for the Union. These include outreach efforts, new debate events, reformed debate structure, and plans for social events. I will leave the details for him to introduce, as I’m sure he will want to get your input and consideration.
I will be in the UK for the coming term, and will unfortunately not be able to actively participate in Union events. This is for the best, as the Union will cease to be my “pet project” and will no doubt benefit from the influx of fresh ideas brought in with new leaders. I plan to join the Oxford Political Union while in Britain to see how other Unions function and to bring back their ideas to ours. This discussion is premature, but I will remain active in the Union and if you should so privilege me, would like to serve again as your Speaker when I return in the fall. In the meantime, I will monitor your activities with great interest.
To those who will be on campus next term: good luck. To those who will be graduating: good-bye.
Nathan L. Bruschi ’10
Speaker of the Union
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To her we drink, for her we pray,
Our voices silent never;
For her we’ll fight, come what may,
The DPU forever!
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The DPU– My name is Legion: for we are many.
