To close, an excerpt from a poem read by Nick Wilding at the CHE graduation ceremony, 13 September 2008 - Common Sense by Paul Williams.

We have been born
into a moment
of unprecedented danger and opportunity.

. . .

I am speaking today of a great possibility
a chance to return to life
a chance to create a world for our children
not worse than the one we have

. . .

The truth is, we have the skills
and we have the courage
if we could only keep our minds
on what we really want.

. . .

How to prevent world catastrophe:

1) Admit that it could happen.
2) Decide that it will not happen.
3) Commit your vision and energy to number two

without ever forgetting number one.

To choose to build a bridge
is the essential act of love.