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World-renowned ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov addresses the class of 2013 on Friday morning at Ryan Field. Baryshnikov told graduating seniors to try to "better" at what they do, not necessarily the "best."

Ballet maestro Mikhail Baryshnikov to class of 2013: Be ‘better,’ not ‘best’

June 21, 2013

Ballet virtuoso Mikhail Baryshnikov challenged the class of 2013 this morning to think of success on its own terms as it sets out into the post-graduate world. "Do not make your goal to be the best....

Mikhail Baryshnikov, founder and artistic director of the Baryshnikov Arts Center, will impart his wisdom to the class of 2013 on Friday at Ryan Field. Baryshnikov's daughter currently attends NU.

13 facts about commencement speaker Mikhail Baryshnikov

June 18, 2013

I’ll admit it. When I heard Mikhail Baryshnikov would be Northwestern’s 2013 commencement speaker, my mind immediately went to “Sex and the City.” But years before he broke Carrie Bradshaw’s...

Habitat for Humanity President Emily Hittner will bike across the country this summer.

Northwestern senior to bike across country this summer

February 4, 2013

While the rest of Northwestern’s Class of 2013 listens to renowned ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov at this year’s Commencement ceremony, Weinberg senior Emily Hittner will be on her way toward...

Updated: Ballet dancer, actor Baryshnikov named this year’s commencement speaker

January 30, 2013

World-renowned ballet dancer and Emmy-winning actor Mikhail Baryshnikov will give the main address and receive an honorary degree at Northwestern’s 155th commencement, according to a University news...

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