Well, tonight, the evening of the 137th day of 2015, I, as I have for more than a decade, volunteered as a marshal at the College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony. And 5/17/15 was 25 years (and 4 days, to be exact) from the time _I_ marched across the stage at old Convention Hall (which, of course, no longer exists, the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine now standing on its location) at the same ceremony. I love Pomp and Circumstance and I love volunteering at this event - even in 70% humidity and 80+ degree temps. It connects me to my college graduation and my College Commencement as well. Also fun to watch students, with whom I have connected during their time(s) at Penn, march across and have their moment. And I got to shake hands, and hug students, and even thank one graduate for the Palestra memories she provided us in her four years on the Women's Basketball Team. The connections we make with students are always prominent during Commencement Weekend, and, although I did not cry tonight, I will see what happens tomorrow....
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