Corbett receives cool reception at Millersville graduation.

[Divernan]

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/05/millersville_university_tom_co.html#incart_m-rpt-2

No one booed. But the graduates of Millersville University didn't exactly cheer Gov. Tom Corbett either Saturday.

. . . a major cause of contention on campus since Corbett was announced as the speaker. Students and faculty questioned how approprate it was for the governor who twice proposed massive funding cuts for state universities like Millersville to send graduates off into the world. Petitions were signed and there was talk of protest.

As Corbett stepped to the microphone, about a dozen students turned their chairs away from the stage. Early in his speech, the governor asked the graduates to stand. A few dozen more remained seated. When it became clear Corbett wanted them to wave to their parents in the stadium, some stood, some waved from their seats, some sat motionless. One student had "Game of Loans" written on her mortarboard.

About half of the faculty members wore yellow pins reading "I support public education." A few of the professors turned their chairs as well.

During the speech, the class of nearly 1,100 texted and flipped through thir programs. When Corbett finished, only a few of the new graduates applauded.

I liked the comments about how the robes hid his huge stomach, but it was evident the chins are multiplying - and another said he gained 15 lbs. on his boondoggle trip to South America.

[Curmudgeoness]

1. Well, maybe there is hope for the younger generation.

I suppose that I am old and grumpy (hence the name), and I come from a generation who was aware and out in the streets, but I worry about the young people and if they have any direction. At least some do. Hoorah.

[mrmpa]

2. Millersville is where my youngest nephew...............

will attend in the Fall. I had many doubts about this decision, but this gives me the hope that his education may not be as detrimental as I thought it might be.

[Pat Riot]

3. Here's a video

You beat me to it, ha, this is great.

[blue neen]

4. Great!

Corbett did, indeed, turn his back on the students and really on all of Pennsylvania (except his Corporate Buddies).