Congratulations to the Class of 2009!

Today at Cox Stadium, more than 8,000 grads donned purple caps and gowns as they said goodbye to San Francisco State and hello to the real world.

Actor Jeffrey Tambor, a 1965 drama grad and six-time Emmy nominee, quipped, “I think there are a lot of teachers in heaven rolling their eyes right now about me being the alumnus of the year.”

Tambor’s advice for the Class of 2009: “Love yourself. Keep your voice authentic. Don’t settle. Love your partner in life, your kids and your fellow man. And remember as George Bluth said, ‘There’s always money in the banana stand. ‘”

Check out the University Web site for full coverage of Commencement 2009.

Click here to listen to Tambor’s address.