Cassidy will begin his day participating in a community breakfast where he will speak about his time aboard the International Space Station and the future of manned space flight. The breakfast runs from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Following the breakfast, Cassidy will speak to two groups of young students from 14 schools in the greater Bangor area and share his thoughts on the importance of education. “These motivational events are designed to inspire students to greatness. We want to show students that there are no limitations to what you can accomplish in life,” said Barbara Moody, Director of Teacher Education Programs at Husson. “It truly is possible to make your dreams a reality. Commander Cassidy is a living example that people can achieve their goals if they are willing to study and work hard.” Nearly 1,000 students will participate in these two events.
“Husson University believes in the importance of supporting our youth and our community,” said Husson President Robert Clark. “We are also a university with one of the state’s best teacher education programs. Sponsoring this event provides us with an opportunity to give back to area school systems and the dedicated professional educators who have done so much.”
Commander Christopher J. Cassidy is a graduate of York High School in York, Maine. In 1993, he earned
