The Harvard Crimson is reporting that, as well as giving a commencement address this afternoon, J.K. Rowling will be receiving an honorary degree from the university. Last night the author attended a special reception in anticipation of the event.
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Comparing Rowling to yesterday’s Class Day speaker, Federal Reserve Chair Ben S. Bernanke ’75, Professor Maria Tatar, who teaches a course on childhood, said she thinks Rowling will deliver “a witty, inspiring talk that steers clear of the subprime crisis and gas prices but will still engage with tough, real-world issues.”
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But it would be myopic to downplay Rowling’s “extraordinary” impact, Tatar said, even if it is one different from that of political or economic figures who typically speak at Commencement.
“Just because she’s not doing the nitty-gritty of the economy or politics doesn’t mean that she’s not bringing something to the table that’s very powerful,” the former dean for the humanities said.
The speech will be streamed live
here between 2:15PM - 4:00PM EST (7:15pm - 9:pm BST).
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J.K. Rowling to receive honorary Harvard degree, attends special reception 
