Amy Gutmann helps make the pitch at today's Penn Preview

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<p>Nice touch!</p>

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University President gives accepted students a ‘Penn Preview’</p>

<p>By The Current Staff </p>

<p>High school students deliberating where they will spend their undergraduate years should look no further than Penn, said President Amy Gutmann on April 10.</p>

<p>“You want to make a difference in the world, and we at Penn want to teach you how to do that,” said Gutmann, who made a surprise appearance at a Penn Preview Day for accepted students and their families. </p>

<p>Gutmann was introduced by Dean of Admissions Eric J. Furda—and cheered on by the Penn Quaker mascot—before speaking passionately to a packed Irvine Auditorium audience about the value of a University education. Penn is a special place, she told the crowd, because 12 different world-class schools sit in close proximity on a beautiful urban campus. Unique opportunities for undergraduate research and study abound, from labs to law school classrooms. “All of Penn is open to you,” Gutmann said.</p>

<p>The President also called the class of 2013, “the best class ever at the University of Pennsylvania.” Accepted students hail from all 50 states and 77 different countries.</p>

<p>Gutmann finished her talk by inviting students—and their families—to attend a fall open house at her home. “[Penn] is, to me, heaven on earth,” she said.</p>

<p>Originally published April 10, 2009

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<p>i just got back from Preview Day… to be honest, this lady did not give a very good speech. it was pretty corny and full of of forced cliches. you’d think a school president would be more articulate and skilled in giving speeches, but her rhetoric and public speaking definitely left something to be desired. </p>

<p>not that i think her speech made people change their minds about coming to Penn or anything… but if she was supposed to motivate us or whatever, she failed. lol.</p>

<p>either way, i thought today’s Preview Day was very informative and definitely made a strong pitch to the admitted students. the students panel was hilarious, haha.</p>

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<p>She didn’t say anything too new or interesting, or anything of that much substance for that matter, but I practically squealed when she came out. She’s been like this distant celebrity during my application process and it was amazing to see her in person (wow, I am such a pre-freshman). Her energy was perfect and she seemed like an enjoyable personality.</p>

<p>And haha, I loved the student panel as well…</p>

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<p>She made some weird comment about students visiting her in her house that got my parents all worried…LMAO. Yeah she was chill, but a little too “eh” for the nature of her administrative role.</p>

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<p>^ “Gutmann finished her talk by inviting students—and their families—to attend a fall open house at her home.”</p>

<p>Not quite sure why anyone should be worried about that–she’s perfectly safe. :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>Oh thanks for correcting that misconception…maybe her phrasing during the presentation was what threw my parents off (I wasn’t paying attention lol).</p>

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<p>Amy Gutmann is a horrendous public speaker. That being said, she is an excellent administrator, and more importantly, an epic fundraiser. </p>

<p>I hope you all pick Penn. You’ll be glad you did, trust me :)</p>

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<p>I think people are too harsh on her public speaking skills. Maybe she is a little awkward, but she always speaks clear, loud, and with energy. A lot of university presidents are much more boring.</p>

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<p>We can debate Gutmann’s public speaking skills, but she is always entertaining (even if she’s not trying to be).</p>

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<p>yeah, i wasn’t expecting her, so i wasn’t expecting a great profound speech. she made it fun and personally i think she made the atmosphere a bit less tense! like penn is prestigious, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun :)</p>

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<p>Anyone wish to speculate as to whether she will show up at other previews??? (The 20th, I hope!! :))</p>

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<p>he speech wasnt bad but it wasnt good. it was a normal speech. also my mom liked the quaker mascot and took like 15 pictures of it b/c she thought it was really cute (no homo)</p>

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So… a mom thinking a quaker mascot is cute… is gay? Oh, wow, that’s a new definition.</p>

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<p>oh hai maryland. where in MD are you from?</p>

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<p>he’s from the Eastern Shore (as am I)… where are you from?</p>

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<p>Pssshhh gimme a break, Gelco… I didn’t ACTUALLY squeal, I cheered like a normal human being.</p>

<p>UPenn 2013, now I’m kind of glad that I didn’t bring my parents lol. My mom would have done the same thing.</p>

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<p>But if you don’t bring your parents, who is going to load you up on Penn-logo stuff at the Penn Bookstore? ;)</p>

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<p>^haha my mom tried to buy like 3 sweatshirts. and i haven’t even decided where i’m going to college yet! that’s like $150 bucks, i made her put them back lol</p>

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<p>which schools are you deciding between?</p>

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<p>Amit, why are you on CC at 11:38?! WICOMICO DOESN’T HAVE SPRING BREAK TODAY.</p>