While I was waiting at the dentist earlier, I was watching the St. Patrick's Day Parade on TV. I witnessed kids and adults all dressed in green celebrating their heritage on 5th avenue at 63rd st (just about 30 blocks from where I was.)
Suddenly, I saw a commercial for my alma mater= Quinnipiac University. I got so excited! I knew that QU always takes part in the St. Patrick's Day parade, so I wasn't super surprised to see the TV spot.
Seeing the commercial was really cool, but then when the parade came back on, there was a whole special dedicated to university. More specifically, one room in the library.
For those of you who went to Quinnipiac, I'm sure you know what room I'm referring to. For those of you who didn't, there is a room in the library that is dedicated to the Irish Famine.
The parade special included President John Lahey speaking about the room and how the students spend time in there often reflecting on that part of the past. Some students were also on speaking about the room and how it seems like it's part of their lives because their ancestors and loved ones came directly from Ireland because of this famine.
It was a touching moment for those who were on the special and for me, as well, as it was so nice to have seen Quinnipiac being broadcast out to everyone watching the parade.
Here's a special done by QU for the 2009 parade, if you're interested in the school/what they do in celebration.
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