Speeches & Addresses

During his 23-year tenure as president, Dr. John J. DeGioia offered reflections at a wide range of university events and gatherings. This selection of remarks and addresses represents many of the ideas and themes that guided his leadership as Georgetown’s 48th president.

Notable Addresses

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Notable Addresses

A large group of students stand outside Healy Hall. They are all wearing

Remarks at The Corp 50th Anniversary Gala

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Center Gallery

February 19, 2022

Remarks at NSO Racial Justice Panel: “Confronting Racism”

August 24, 2020

Remarks at “Dreamers Making a Difference on Campuses and in Communities”

October 16, 2017

Remarks at the “Liturgy of Remembrance, Contrition, and Hope”

April 18, 2017

University Dialogues

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University Dialogues

Faculty Town Hall – Fall 2015

Good afternoon. Thank you all for being here. It’s a pleasure to once again gather in this Town Hall setting to engage with you on matters of importance to our University, and to each one of…

October 1, 2015

Georgetown University Law Center Welcome Assembly 2014

August 29, 2014

Reflections at the Georgetown University Medical Center Council of Chairs Meeting

February 7, 2014

Georgetown University Law Center Faculty Luncheon

March 27, 2013

Mass Reflections

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Mass Reflections

Speeches

Reflections on the Life of James P.M. Walsh, S.J.

There is a temptation to speak about Jim for his extraordinary contributions to our Georgetown community. He was a fixture here for 40 years, offering legendary courses on Bib Lit and the Catholic…

July 8, 2015

Speeches

Reflections at the Baccalaureate Mass 2014

May 18, 2014

Speeches

Reflections at the Georgetown University Medical Center Council of Chairs Meeting

February 7, 2014

Speeches

Reflections on the Role of Inquiry in the Life of the University

January 29, 2014