ADVISORY/ Lawrence Summers, Secretary of the Treasury, to Speak At the Wharton School's MBA Commencement.

Business & Education Editors

ADVISORY...for Friday (May 19)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

EVENT:          Lawrence H. Summers, Secretary of the Treasury, will
                deliver the keynote address at the MBA commencement
                ceremony of the Wharton School of the University of
                Pennsylvania. Mr. Summers' speech will focus on the
                state of the U.S. economy and issues critical to
                sustaining its current economic success.

WHO:            Mr. Summers was sworn in as the 71st Secretary of the
                Treasury on July 2, 1999. From August 11, 1995 to July
                2, 1999, he served as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
                under Secretary Robert E. Rubin. Working closely to
                support Secretary Rubin, Mr. Summers played a leading
                role in the Department's work on issues related to
                international economic and financial policy, tax
                policy, the nation's financial system, domestic policy
                and enforcement. From April 5 to August 10, 1995, he
                served as Under Secretary of the Treasury for
                International Affairs. In that position, he had broad
                responsibility assisting then secretary of the
                Treasury Lloyd Bentsen in the formulation and
                execution of international economic policies.

WHEN/
WHERE:          Sunday, May 21, 2000
                1:00-3:30 p.m. (scheduled to speak at 1:30 p.m.)
                Franklin Field  (Enter Southeast Gate)
                University of Pennsylvania
                33rd & South Streets
                Philadelphia, PA

All Members of the Press Who Wish to Attend, Must Contact Wharton Public Affairs (215.898.4159) by Friday, May 19.

Reserved Seating for Press in Section EF, Rows 1 and 2.

Press Identification Badges Required.