From recent Oscar nominee Diane Warren's ("Til It Happens To You") live music performance with students to acclaimed actress Jane Lynch joking about how ambition kills inspiration, Columbia College Chicago's 2016 Commencement ceremonies on May 14 and 15 were anything but ordinary. Warren and Lynch were two of five honorary degree recipients to give keynote addresses to graduates this past weekend in ceremonies at The Chicago Theatre. Check out their speeches below!
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