The “Acres of Diamonds Speech” by Temple University’s founder Russell Conwell was the inspiration for university’s mission statement. Read the excerpt of the current Temple University Mission Statement. Describe two ways that the current mission statement reflects the ideas of our founder. Be sure to cite the mission statement as well as Acres of Diamonds throughout your essay.

The “Acres of Diamonds Speech” by Temple University’s founder Russell Conwell was the inspiration for university’s mission statement. Read the excerpt of the current Temple University Mission Statement. Describe two ways that the current mission statement reflects the ideas of our founder. Be sure to cite the mission statement as well as Acres of Diamonds throughout your essay.