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Penn President Amy Gutmann’s musical commencement speech (VIDEO)
In light of John Legend being this year’s commencement speaker, it seemed fitting that Dr. Amy Gutmann dedicated her commencement address to the theme of “the soundtrack of our lives”, cleverly weaving in musical clips throughout her speech. Some of my favorite parts include: Dr. Gutmann’s tickled reaction around minute 9 after the “Gangnam Style” clip plays Audience […]
Penn Prez Amy Gutmann Takes on Charlie Rose
President Amy Gutmann appeared with Charlie Rose last Friday night talking about American democracy, politicians, relationships and money as it relates to her new book The Spirit of Compromise: Why Governing Demands It and Campaigning Undermines It (co-authored with Dennis Thompson of Harvard University). Check out a clip from the show after the jump! More […]
Dr. Amy Gutmann to Penn grads: “Nerds can get girls”
Photo credit: University Communications Every year, I make it a point of listening to Penn’s commencement speech as a good dose of inspiration. After the jump, listen to Dr. Gutmann’s very creative, Hollywood movie-themed commencement speech she gave at the 2011 ceremonies yesterday …and be sure to listen for some very special sound effects added […]
Is Amy Gutmann Encouraging Graduates to Pursue Mediocrity? “Hell No!” (VIDEO)
Photo Credit: University Communications Yesterday, I posted the enthusiastic commencement speech given by Jon Huntsman Jr. at Penn’s 254th graduation ceremonies from this past Monday. Today, I have Penn President Dr. Amy Gutmann‘s 2010 Commencement Address to share. Again, I encourage everyone to listen to this speech. It’s a great source of inspiration! After the […]
8 Minutes In, the Perfect Storm Hits Penn President Amy Gutmann (VIDEO)
While sopping wet rainstorms have drenched previous graduation ceremonies, it was merely a gentle breeze at the 2009 graduation ceremony that caused President Amy Gutmann to become speechless. Her carefully crafted words of wisdom were blown right from the podium into the air by the unexpected gust of wind on an otherwise beauty of a […]
