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48 Articles
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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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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
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Building “Bridges of Understanding”: Keynote Address
I wish to express my sincere appreciation to Ambassador Kawar and Ambassador Holliday, to the members of the Board, Advisory Board and National Advisory Council for the honor of…
December 2, 2010
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Global Partnerships and Collaboration in Higher Education: Keynote Address
It’s an honor to be with all of you this morning for the FICCI Higher Education Summit 2010: “Renovations in Indian Higher Education: Renewed Focus on Autonomy,,…
November 11, 2010
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Responding to President Obama’s Challenge: Campus Compact Keynote Address
Introduction Good evening again everyone. I hope you are enjoying your dinner. It’s a pleasure again to welcome you all to Georgetown for this President’s Summit.…
October 12, 2010
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Educating our Veterans: Annual Convention of the Student Veterans Association
Thank you for that introduction Erik, and thank you for all you do on behalf of our student veterans. I’d also like to thank all of you for joining us here on the Hilltop as we…
October 1, 2010