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Speeches by President DeGioia

Eulogy for Rev. Gerard Campbell, S.J.

As I was thinking about these remarks, there are two ideas that kept coming back into my mind as I thought about Gerry. The first is freedom; the second is self.…

August 17, 2012

Speeches by President DeGioia

Where the World Meets the Church and the Church Meets the World

With so many alumni returning to campus this weekend, I believe this is an opportunity for me to offer reflections on important issues regarding Georgetown’s core identity as a…

June 1, 2012

Speeches by President DeGioia

Rivier College 2012 Commencement Address

It is an honor for me to be here with the Rivier College community. This is such an exciting time to be here—to celebrate this moment in all of your lives—this commencement…

May 12, 2012

Speeches by President DeGioia

Honorary Degree Ceremony for Chancellor Kaya Henderson

Today, we are grateful to have the opportunity to honor the excellence of a member of our alumni community, who, since her time as an undergraduate, has exemplified the ideals at…

April 21, 2012

Speeches by President DeGioia

10th Anniversary of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council

It has been an honor to be here today as we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the U.S. – Afghan Women’s.…

March 21, 2012

Speeches by President DeGioia

Remarks by President John J. DeGioia

The College and University Sustainability Pledge is one, significant piece of a broader collaboration between our higher education community and the District, animated by our…

February 29, 2012

Speeches by President DeGioia

Faculty Town Hall — Spring 2012

Good afternoon and welcome here today. I am always grateful for the opportunity to be with you, to update you on work across the University, and to engage with you in a dialogue…

February 3, 2012

Speeches by President DeGioia

Jesuit Heritage Week Opening Mass

In this week—Jesuit Heritage Week at Georgetown—we honor a two centuries old commitment of a group of men who came to this Hilltop to.…

January 29, 2012

Speeches by President DeGioia

Baccalaureate Mass 2011

We come together here on this lawn, in front of this building, in the celebration of an act that has served to center our community since the days of our.…

May 22, 2011

Speeches by President DeGioia

The Impact of Globalization on the Future of the University

We are here to discuss ´´what a university should be in the future…´´ and what I can offer today I owe to my friendship and work with.…

February 15, 2011