The Office star addresses grads

Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Rainn Wilson, best known as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s hit show The Office, delivered the commencement address to WSU’s Class of 2024.

Wilson encouraged the graduates to nurture a “bouquet of virtues,” serve others rather than being self-indulgent, invest in relationships, choose love over fear and keep hope alive.

“Don’t give into the bitterness and the cynicism and pessimism of these modern times. Keep hope alive, like Jesus — and SpongeBob. Bring joy into your work, into your family life, into your friendships and, above all, into your service to others,” Wilson said.