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Penn State’s Student Programming Association (SPA) hosted actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr. for a virtual lecture Friday evening. Throughout it, Odom discussed everything from his time in the award-winning musical “Hamilton” to his experiences overcoming stage fright. The actor began by answering questions regarding what sparked his interest in performing. He said that early teachers and adults steered him toward the stage due to extra energy and fearlessness when it came to getting up in front of people. Odom grew up in Philadelphia and wrote speeches that he delivered in citywide comp...

>> that's why they've got an discount because we in new york have the workers. >> that's why they want to be here and why they're not going to atlanta and why their growth in nashville may be limited. >> we may have a big empty lot in southeastern wisconsin soon too or if they want to -- if amazon is watching, you know -- >> you need a tech-sashy work-force, a university system that is developed around r & d. >> and you know who's a perfect example of that? pittsburgh. pittsburgh has had a renaissance in the last ten years recognizing carnegie melon is there. >> and columbus. you're right. ama...

And a master's in public policy from carnegie melon. a very substantial person who it turns out was required -- there's no way you can tell me our response to what happened to puerto rico was a response to what would happen to one of the lower 48. >> i totally agree with you. >> parts of buildings being blown off. debris throughout the street. trees toppled. communications are starting to go down. >> hurricane maria, one of the strongest storms ever to hit puerto rico. a total death count still not known. >> i am begging, begging anyone that can hear us to save us from dieing. >> she's that ra...

From carnegie melon. a very substantial person who it turns out was required -- there's no way you can tell me our response to what happened to puerto rico was a response to what would happen to one of the lower 48. >> i totally agree with you. >> parts of buildings being blown off. debris throughout the street. trees toppled. communications are starting to go down. >> hurricane maria, one of the strongest storms ever to hit puerto rico. a total death count still not known. >> i am begging, begging anyone that can hear us to save us from dieing. >> she's that rare politician for whom that wasn...

Degree from boston university. and a master's in public policy from carnegie melon. a very substantial person who it turns out was required -- there's no way you can tell me our response to what happened to puerto rico was a response to what would happen to one of the lower 48. >> i totally agree with you. >> parts of buildings being blown off. debris throughout the street. trees toppled. communications are starting to go down. >> hurricane maria, one of the strongest storms ever to hit puerto rico. a total death count still not known. >> i am begging, begging anyone that can hear us to save u...