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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…
July 8, 2015
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Reflections at the Goucher College Inauguration of President Jose Antonio Bowen
What a privilege to be invited to celebrate this extraordinary moment for this community. For 130 years Goucher College has carried forward the distinctive tradition of the…
April 24, 2015
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Reflections Upon Receiving Sophia University’s “Esteemed Friend” Honor
It is a profound honor for me to be here today and I wish to express my gratitude to: for this very special moment for me and Georgetown University. It was just over a year ago…
November 19, 2014
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Georgetown University Law Center Welcome Assembly 2014
Thank you, Dean Treanor, for your leadership at our Law Center. It is an honor to be with all of you this afternoon. Welcome to this Hilltop. It’s really a great privilege to…
August 29, 2014
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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 ending….” In moments like…
May 18, 2014
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Reflections at the Georgetown University Medical Center Council of Chairs Meeting
Good afternoon. I’m grateful for the invitation to join you today. It’s a privilege to have this opportunity to spend time together….to recognize the extraordinary…
February 7, 2014
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Reflections on the Role of Inquiry in the Life of the University
Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be together at the start of another semester. I look forward, today, to continuing a conversation about the challenges facing higher…
January 29, 2014
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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 Thursday. For all of those…
January 26, 2014
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Reflections at the Memorial Service for Professor Wayne Knoll
Anne, I know I speak for our entire community when I express our most sincere condolences on your loss. In a university community that has felt deeply the loss of a dear friend,…
January 15, 2014
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Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Nelson Mandela
It’s truly a privilege to be with you this afternoon. I wish to thank the many members of our community who have come together to help us celebrate Mr. Mandela’s life and…
December 11, 2013