Glenn Close - 2013 Spring Convocation
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Actress Glenn Close’s versatile vocal, theatrical and screen portrayals have earned her Grammy, Tony and Golden Globe awards, along with six Academy Award nominations. A humanitarian with a broad range of interests, Ms. Close has used her voice to gain support for cancer research, ocean protection, world peace, urban poverty, food security and mental health. She is the co-founder of BringChange2Mind, an organization dedicated to eradicating the stigma and discrimination faced by those who struggle with mental illness. Her work has allowed her to unite organizations and top researchers, creating a coalition that has opened doors to service and public education, as well as to improved support and treatment for mental illness.
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