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Michael Bloomberg named Commencement speaker
New York mayor will speak; 6 others to receive honorary degrees
Emily Babay
New York Mayor and Bloomberg LP founder Michael Bloomberg will speak at this year's Commencement ceremony, according to a University press release.
Penn's 252nd Commencement will be held on May 19 at Franklin Field.
Bloomberg is now serving his second term as mayor and is credited with reducing crime and creating jobs in New York.
"We are honored that Mayor Bloomberg has agreed to speak at Penn's 252nd Commencement," University President Amy Gutmann said in the press release. "His remarkable achievements as a highly successful entrepreneur, noted philanthropist and tireless public servant stand, in the tradition of Penn's founder Ben Franklin, as an inspiration to us all."
Honorary degree recipients include Paquito D'Rivera, Drew Gilpin Faust, Lila R. Gleitman, Bert W. O'Malley, Cyril Ramaphosa and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Penn's 252nd Commencement will be held on May 19 at Franklin Field.
Bloomberg is now serving his second term as mayor and is credited with reducing crime and creating jobs in New York.
"We are honored that Mayor Bloomberg has agreed to speak at Penn's 252nd Commencement," University President Amy Gutmann said in the press release. "His remarkable achievements as a highly successful entrepreneur, noted philanthropist and tireless public servant stand, in the tradition of Penn's founder Ben Franklin, as an inspiration to us all."
Honorary degree recipients include Paquito D'Rivera, Drew Gilpin Faust, Lila R. Gleitman, Bert W. O'Malley, Cyril Ramaphosa and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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person
posted 2/18/08 @ 2:00 PM EST
Let me be the first to complain fruitlessly for no reason
Ross
posted 2/18/08 @ 2:02 PM EST
Now I know there will be the inevitable complaining from my fellow Penn students about this (as there always is), but as a senior I for one think this is an appropriate and fine choice. (Continued…)
07
posted 2/18/08 @ 2:28 PM EST
He's a great choice. Alums are jealous.
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Gerald Pechenuk
posted 2/18/08 @ 3:54 PM EST
Since the Reform Party of Pennsylvania IS ALREADY CIRCULATING PETITIONS WITH Michael Bloomberg's Name as A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, this is OBVIOUSLY A SHAM. (Continued…)
JimmyCrackCorn
posted 2/18/08 @ 5:44 PM EST
Good choice. As an 2007 grad, I'm jealous. James Baker was a bore who gave a generic speech about why Reagan, Bush and Churchill were great. Bloomberg at least is interesting and isn't ashamed to just talk about more down to earth things. (Continued…)
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posted 2/18/08 @ 6:02 PM EST
A fantastic choice (and timely, no less) for Penn. Top that, Harvard.
Mark
posted 2/18/08 @ 7:02 PM EST
awesome find!
Harvard
posted 2/19/08 @ 12:31 AM EST
penn students are happy?
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