All Articles: John J. DeGioia
289 Articles
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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….”…
May 18, 2014
- Community Messages Archive
An Update Regarding Dean Carol Lancaster
As you know, our dear colleague Carol Lancaster has been on leave as Dean of the Walsh School of Foreign Service. Carol has decided now to step down as Dean to devote her full…
April 2, 2014
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Announcing This Year’s President’s Awards for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers
It is with great pleasure that I invite you to nominate faculty for this year’s President’s Awards for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers at Georgetown.…
March 3, 2014
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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
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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
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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.…
January 26, 2014
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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
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Statement on the American Studies Association’s Endorsement of a Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions
The recent resolution of the American Studies Association endorsing a boycott of Israeli universities undermines the academic freedom that is essential to the mission of the…
December 30, 2013
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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
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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