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Chris Gardner

In August of 2007, finance expert, motivational speaker, and philanthropist Christopher Gardner visited SIUC to share his inspirational life story of hard times, perseverence, and personal triumph. This segment features portions of Gardner's speech. Owner and CEO of Christopher Gardner International Holdings, Gardner is the author of the No. 1 best-selling book The Pursuit of Happyness, which was made into a movie starring Will Smith in 2006. The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and the SIUC Office of Associate Chancellor of Diversity sponsored Gardner’s visit

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