Jimmy Fallon is going to graduate
When we heard that Jimmy Fallon was going to be the commencement speaker at this year's St. Rose graduation, we thought it was a little funny (in both the ha ha and strange way) because... Fallon dropped out of St. Rose.
But CSR is on top of this -- it's awarding Fallon his degree on the same day. From the press release:
Fallon attended Saint Rose from 1992 through 1995, starting as a computer science major before switching to communications. He left just one semester shy of graduation to pursue a career in comedy in Los Angeles. Fallon earned his bachelor's degree after presenting College officials with a portfolio of his work in TV and film, satisfying the College's requirements for the outstanding credits.
Also speaking at this year's CSR graduation: pollster John Zogby. In a poll of graduating St. Rose seniors, 32 percent were happy about that, 18 percent thought Nate Silver was hotter and 50 percent said they were undecided.*
*Yes, we totally made up that up.
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That's pretty cool! I home someone puts it up on YouTube or something - although I don't think Fallon will be able to best Conan when it comes to commencement speeches *cough* or late-night television talk shows *cough*
... said Paul on Apr 17, 2009 at 3:08 PM | link
Not bad - have to go to that graduation anyway (fiancee graduating and all), hopefully he gives an interesting speech.
... said A on Apr 17, 2009 at 3:14 PM | link
His parents must be so proud...It only took him 17 years to graduate!
... said komradebob on Apr 17, 2009 at 3:37 PM | link
The hed for this post should totally be Jimmy Fallon Graduates!
... said Julia Thorne on Apr 17, 2009 at 6:44 PM | link