President Michael B. Alexander Speeches An index of President Alexander's speeches. "I Believe" -- Michael Alexander introduces himself  to Lasell faculty and staff at an all-college gathering President Alexander Introduces himself to Lasell students at September 6, 2007 Welcome Convocation. Michael Alexander offers incoming students some avuncular advice on how to succeed in college -- his "15 Theses." "A Light in the Chapel" -- a homily given at United Parish of Auburndale on Sunday, January 27, 2008