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Speeches by President DeGioia

Georgetown University Law Center Welcome Assembly 2014

Welcome to this Hilltop. It’s really a great privilege to be able to be a part of these first days in which you are part of the Georgetown.…

August 29, 2014

Speeches by President DeGioia

Reflections at the Baccalaureate Mass 2014

These days of “commencement” are often bittersweet. The nicest compliment we receive from our graduating students: “We just wish it wasn’t….”…

May 18, 2014

Speeches by President DeGioia

Reflections at the Georgetown University Medical Center Council of Chairs Meeting

Gathered here today, we recognize the meaningful role that the Medical Center plays on our.…

February 7, 2014

Speeches by President DeGioia

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

I look forward, today, to continuing a conversation about the challenges facing higher education at this moment, and the opportunities that these challenges present for.…

January 29, 2014

Speeches by President DeGioia

Reflections at the Jesuit Heritage Week Mass

Each year, we take a week to celebrate the animating Spirit of this university community. We celebrated our 225th year since our founding this past.…

January 26, 2014

Speeches by President DeGioia

Reflections at the Memorial Service for Professor Wayne Knoll

In a university community that has felt deeply the loss of a dear friend, teacher, and colleague, we know that none of us has felt his loss so deeply as you. You will forever be…

January 15, 2014

Speeches by President DeGioia

Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Nelson Mandela

On Sunday evening we celebrated our University Advent Mass and I offered a few brief.…

December 11, 2013

Speeches by President DeGioia

Reflections at the Annual Advent Mass

There are many gifts that we experience through our membership in this Georgetown community. Over time, we just might come to feel that here we are at.…

December 8, 2013

Speeches by President DeGioia

Reflections on the Life and Career of Dr. Mitchell Spellman

It is a humbling experience for me to be here this morning to offer these words of appreciation for the life of Dr. Mitchell Spellman. I wish to express my most profound…

November 23, 2013

Speeches by President DeGioia

Remarks at the Launch of ‘Designing the Future(s) of the University’

Under the leadership of Bob Groves—as well as Randy Bass—our community is embarking on a very exciting journey and I am grateful for this opportunity to join you in this.…

November 20, 2013