Is Amy Gutmann Encouraging Graduates to Pursue Mediocrity? "Hell No!" (VIDEO)

Is Amy Gutmann Encouraging Graduates to Pursue Mediocrity? “Hell No!” (VIDEO)

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 jump find out why Dr. Gutmann thinks perfection is overrated.

In her speech above, Amy Gutmann:

reminds seniors about workdays beginning before 11 am

encourages students to let go of trying to be perfect and welcome risk taking.

shares her own path to taking risks: From her own teaching experience, instead of over-preparing her perfectly scripted lectures, Dr. Gutmann took a risk of throwing herself full time into teaching and peppering students with provocative questions.

encourages students to be bold and courageous and take the chance that you will sometimes stumble.

emphasizes the importance of staying connected to your Penn and your Penn friends (shameless plug: join our DT facebook page HERE!)

Drinking game alert!:

If you watched the video, how many times did you count the use of the words “courage”, “passion” and “bold”? : )

Check out videos from this year and previous Penn graduations HERE