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Moon Yale (Yale 2012 Class Day Video)

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2012 17:03


The Yale 2012 Class Day Video Directed by Hunter Wolk & Chloe Sarbib Written by Mark Sonnenblick & Brendan Ternus and Hunter Wolk Produced by Carina Sposato

Listen and Compromise: Robert Gates at Yale

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2012 4:03


Robert M. Gates, chancellor of the College of William and Mary and former U.S. Secretary of Defense, offers his thoughts on the importance of compromise for the well-being of the nation and the value of a liberal arts education in this conversation during Yale Commencement weekend. Gates was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree by Yale at its 311th commencement on May 21, 2012. For more information on Gates and the honorary degree recipients, visit http://bit.ly/KMUTcQ

Make a Better World: Margaret Marshall at Yale

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2012 4:12


Margaret Hilary Marshall '76 J.D., former chief justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, offers her thoughts on how individuals can change the world, the lasting value of a liberal arts education, and advice for graduating students in this conversation during Yale Commencement weekend. She was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by Yale at its 311th commencement on May 21, 2012. For more information on Marshall and the honorary degree recipients, visit http://bit.ly/KMUTcQ

Remember to Breathe: Midori at Yale

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2012 3:40


Midori, a world-renowned violinist and founder of Midori & Friends, offers her thoughts on education, music, and how to maintain balance in life in this conversation during Yale Commencement weekend. She was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree by Yale at its 311th commencement on May 21, 2012. For more information on Midori and the honorary degree recipients, visit http://bit.ly/KMUTcQ

Spirit of Service: Margaret Warner at Yale

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2012 4:50


Margaret Warner '71 is a senior correspondent and on-air anchor on public television's PBS NewsHour. She was elected an alumni fellow of the Yale Corporation in 2006. Warner served as chair of the Yale Corporation's Honorary Degrees Committee 2011-2012. In this video, she discusses what Yale looks for in selecting honorees, what it is like to serve as a trustee of Yale, and what makes Yale, Yale. For more information on the honorary degree recipients pictured in this video, visit http://bit.ly/KMUTcQ

Yale Commencement Ceremony 2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2012 34:22


Yale University celebrates the 311th Commencement ceremonies on May 21st, 2012. Yale President Richard C. Levin conferred a total of 3,021 degrees, in addition to 251 that were awarded provisionally to students of the Yale Law School and 34 students in the Physician Assistant program, who complete their programs a bit later. He saluted all of the graduates for their “extraordinary accomplishments” and for their “effort, diligence, talent, and intellect.”

Yale Class of 2012 Baccalaureate Ceremony

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2012 44:20


Yale President, Richard Levin, and Yale College Dean, Mary Miller, address the graduating seniors at the Yale College Class of 2012 Baccalaureate Ceremony on May 20th, 2012.

Barbara Walters Addresses the Class of 2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2012 24:44


Barbara Walters, ABC News Correspondent, reporter, producer and author, addresses the Yale Class of 2012 during the traditional Class Day speech on May 20th 2012.

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