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Commonweal “Catholic in the Public Square Award” Acceptance
I wish to express my appreciation for this privilege to be with you this evening. In this room are people for whom I have the deepest admiration and most profound respect. Among…
September 27, 2012
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Faculty Town Hall — Fall 2012
Good afternoon. It’s always a pleasure to meet with you at the beginning of each semester. I’m grateful for this opportunity to talk about your exceptional work here on the…
September 20, 2012
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Eulogy for Rev. Gerard Campbell, S.J.
All of us have our impressions, our personal experiences through which we came to know Gerry. For some of you, you knew him as novices, for others, he was your spiritual. …
August 17, 2012
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Where the World Meets the Church and the Church Meets the World
Thank you, Kevin. 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…
June 1, 2012
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Rivier College 2012 Commencement Address
Thank you. 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…
May 12, 2012
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Honorary Degree Ceremony for Chancellor Kaya Henderson
Chancellor Henderson, honored guests, members of the Georgetown community: welcome, I want thank you all for being here with us today on this very special occasion. I especially…
April 21, 2012
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10th Anniversary of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council
Thank you, Ambassador Verveer. It has been an honor to be here today as we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the U.S. – Afghan Women’s Council and the enduring contribution…
March 21, 2012
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Remarks by President John J. DeGioia
Thank you, President Kerwin. We are deeply grateful to you for hosting us here at American University’s School of International Service, in this beautiful, LEED-gold certified…
February 29, 2012
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Faculty Town Hall — Spring 2012
Introduction 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…
February 3, 2012
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The Impact of Globalization on the Future of the University
Good afternoon. It is an honor to be with you today and to join my esteemed colleague, Michael Crow, in this meeting of Tec’s National Board. I am especially grateful to be…
February 15, 2011