Yesterday I posted some videos of the Hollywood-filled commencement speeches from President Amy Gutmann and Denzel Washington.

After the jump, check out a new video which includes the pre-graduation procession down Locust Walk, lots of bagpipes, flags, gowns and as always, some uniquely decorated graduation caps.

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Earlier today, I posted Dr. Gutmann's Hollywood-movie themed 2011 commencement speech and mentioned that every year, I make it a point of listening to Penn's commencement speech as a good dose of inspiration.

After the jump, now listen to 2011 commencement speaker (and Penn parent) Denzel Washington talk about his career, tell us all what he's terrified of, and how all of us "will suck at something" and what we need to do about it.

Again, I encourage all of you to watch this speech and then continue pursuing your dreams!

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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 at key moments during her speech!

I encourage all of you to watch this speech and then continue pursuing your dreams.

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While we watched him hint at running for President, this morning, the Donald (W'68) announced that he won't be running for President afterall (source).

Instead he will be returning to his popular "Apprentice" franchise next season.

Was this all one big publicity stunt? What do you think? Comment below!



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If you recall, last year I wrote a post about how Hollywood exec Norman Golightly (C'94, Mask and Wig) refocused his producing talents in the direction of an African orphanage.

Norman lived at the rural Kenyan orphanage for a month last year, helping to raise funds for the development of the home which houses 50 kids who lost their parents to HIV/AIDS.  As an amateur photographer he wanted to share his hobby with the kids and brought over donated cameras from the US and taught them the basics.

After the jump learn about Norman's return to Kenya this month, watch a very moving video as the children warmly welcome his return and see the moving letter he received from one of the children!

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