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James Patterson Commencement Address
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May 11, 2026
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21:39Now PlayingAuthor James Patterson gave commencement remarks to graduates at the University of WisconsinMadison. He joked about the traditions and everyday occurrences graduates would miss from campus and encouraged them to pursue "fun" careers. He also called on them to talk to one another in an effort to create generational motivation to "sit down and talk things out" rather than fight, as he said he sees frequently from leaders in government.
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