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Community Messages Archive

Reflections on Citizenship and a Just Society

Recent events in our country have brought frustration and sadness, anger and despair, as grand juries in two different American cities have shined a bright light on the enduring…

December 10, 2014

Community Messages Archive

An Update on Georgetown’s Ebola Preparedness

I am writing to provide you with an update on the University’s response and planning related to the global Ebola crisis and to reiterate the importance of cooperation by all…

November 3, 2014

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Sharing the Very Sad News of Carol Lancaster’s Passing

It is with great sadness that I write to let you know that Carol Lancaster, former Dean of the School of Foreign Service, has passed away. Carol was diagnosed with a brain tumor…

October 22, 2014

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Announcing the President’s Awards for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

Last spring, I invited all members of the community to nominate members of our faculty for the President’s Awards for Distinguished Scholar.…

September 19, 2014

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Sexual Misconduct: Important Information for Our University

At Georgetown our work for many years on this issue has been guided by our commitment to cura personalis, care of the whole person – mind, body and.…

September 18, 2014

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Reflecting on Ferguson, Missouri

As we begin the academic year, we are mindful that our nation has been deeply affected by the events surrounding the tragic shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson,.…

August 26, 2014

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Announcing New Retirement Options for Faculty

I am pleased to announce two new voluntary faculty retirement options to provide eligible, tenured faculty members increased flexibility during the final years of their academic…

June 25, 2014

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Announcing the New Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

I wish to share, with great pleasure, the appointment of Norberto M. Grzywacz, Ph.D., as Dean of Georgetown University’s Graduate School of Arts and.…

June 10, 2014

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Announcing the New Dean of the School of Continuing Studies

It is with great pleasure that I announce Kelly Otter, Ph.D., as Dean of Georgetown University’s School of Continuing.…

June 6, 2014

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An Update Regarding Dean Carol Lancaster

As you know, our dear colleague Carol Lancaster has been on leave as Dean of the Walsh School of Foreign Service. Carol has decided now to step down as Dean to devote her full…

April 2, 2014