Literary critic

Dana Gioia, the renowned poet and former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, delivered an inspiring address at Stanford University in 2007. During his speech, Gioia emphasized the importance of the arts and humanities in a well-rounded education, uplifting graduates to appreciate and engage with literature, music, and the arts throughout their lives. He stressed that the humanities are essential for fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the human experience.