2016 Commencement Featured by Motto, The Hawk Eye, and More

On Saturday, June 18th, David Lynch took part in an enlightening Q&A with MIU’s 2016 graduating class. Here’s what the press had to say about the event, the university, and the appointment of Dr. John Hagelin as university president:

• Lynch Addresses M.U.M. Graduates
  Andy Hallman of the Ledger covered David Lynch’s commencement speech and visit to Fairfield. This article has a paywall.
• Maharishi International University held a special graduation ceremony
  Stephen Sealey reports on the commencement speech, Lynch’s honorary degree, and some graduates’ reactions to the graduation ceremony.
• Filmmaker David Lynch gives MIU commencement address in Fairfield
  Bob Saar of The Hawk Eye reports on the ceremony and appointment of upcoming university president Dr. John Hagelin. This article has a paywall.
• David Lynch to Grads: Intuition ‘Is the Number One Tool for Human Beings’
  Motto’s feature on the graduation ceremony includes a video of Lynch’s student Q&A panel and a transcript of the entire session.
• David Lynch promises ‘strange’ commencement address in Iowa
  In this story released before the ceremony, Kyle Munson of the Des Moines Register interviews David Lynch about screen doors, Transcendental Meditation, and what to expect from the Q&A.

The official graduation speaker announcement can be viewed at this link. Watch the full commencement Q&A below:

Tamlin Day is a writer and a contributor to the MUM Blogs.