Brazilian graduate's speech on Rio Grande do Sul floods goes viral

A recent graduate's commencement speech at the University of Richmond about the devastating floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has gone viral. The speech, referencing the loss of memories due to the floods, resonated with many online. Peterson Haas, a 23-year-old from Lajeado, Brazil, addressed his graduating class, sharing his experience of watching his hometown struggle during the historic floods. He was selected as the commencement speaker and his speech has garnered significant attention on social media. Haas, who studied economics and biochemistry, had long dreamed of studying abroad. He secured a full scholarship to the University of Richmond after initially being rejected by other universities.