<p>In 2005, John Lithgow spoke at the Harvard graduation – he was a terrific speaker and memorable. He also read from his soon-to-be published kid’s book about Mahalia, the (female) mouse who went to college and became a scientist (despite Sommers’ remarks!).</p>
<p>In response to another poster who said he’d prefer Obama…Obama spoke at DS’s 2006 Northwestern graduation and he also received an Honorary degree. But before the entire ceremony was over, he tiptoed out followed by his bodyguards. I thought that was pretty tacky. In 2007 Julia Louise Dreyfuss spoke and friends said she was great.</p>