All Articles: John J. DeGioia

289 Articles

Community Messages Archive

Announcing the Appointment and Charge of the Task Force on Gender Equity

I write today to share an update on the Task Force on Gender Equity. Last month, we launched this Task Force to study and develop recommendations on ways that our community can…

April 13, 2018

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Announcing the Task Force on Gender Equity

Today I write to announce the formation of a Task Force on Gender Equity, to be chaired by Jane Aiken, J.D. (L’85), Vice Dean and Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law…

March 1, 2018

Community Messages Archive

An Update On Efforts Related to Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation

It’s a privilege to welcome all of you back for the start of our semester. Each year, we open our spring semester in reflection on the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King,…

January 12, 2018

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Announcing Geoff Chatas (C’85) as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

It is with great pleasure that I write to share that, in consultation with our Board of Directors, I have appointed Geoffrey S. Chatas (C’85) as Senior Vice President and Chief…

December 1, 2017

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An Update on Congressional Tax Reform Legislation

Over the course of the past month, Georgetown has been closely following the development of tax reform legislation and possible adverse impacts on our community and higher…

November 21, 2017

Speeches Archive

Remarks at “Dreamers Making a Difference on Campuses and in Communities”

We’ve come together from places across Maryland and the District of Columbia and Virginia to reflect on the importance of protecting our Dreamers—our young people brought…

October 16, 2017

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Announcing the Recipients of the 2017 President’s Awards for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

It is with great pleasure that I write to share with you this year’s recipients of the President’s Awards for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers at Georgetown.…

October 2, 2017

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An Important Message from President DeGioia

This evening, we marked the opening of Rosh Hashanah with services in Gaston Hall. During this holiday—a deeply meaningful time of reflection and celebration for members of…

September 20, 2017

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An Update on the Work of our Sexual Assault and Misconduct Task Force

I’m writing today to provide an update on our University’s ongoing efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault and misconduct on our campus and invite you to a…

September 6, 2017

Community Messages Archive

Supporting our Undocumented Students

This morning, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would move to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This is an unconscionable decision affecting…

September 5, 2017