Dean of the College Katherine Bergeron yesterday continued to announce that she was resigning to assume the presidency of Connecticut College, entering the fourth week of a speech that is certainly in her top 10, in terms of length.

“I am reminded of a quote by a great philosopher,” said Bergeron. “‘To everything there is a season,’ he said. I think we would all do well to consider the meaning of this philosopher’s statement. And that is my 63rd favorite philosopher quote. 300 more to go.” She glanced at a faculty member who had stood up to leave, but promptly sat back down in his chair.

“I believe his name was Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin,” added Bergeron, pronouncing the name over the course of three minutes.

As of press time, Bergeron had finished her speech, and had begun repeating it in every language.

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