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54 Articles
- Speeches by President DeGioia
Remarks at the Launch of ‘Designing the Future(s) of the University’
Under the leadership of Bob Groves—as well as Randy Bass—our community is embarking on a very exciting journey and I am grateful for this opportunity to join you in this.…
November 20, 2013
- Speeches by President DeGioia
McCourt School of Public Policy Foundation Exercises
It is not often we determine that in order to be true to our mission we need to take the step of establishing a new School. The need to deepen our commitment to Public Policy has…
October 8, 2013
- Speeches by President DeGioia
The “The Francis Factor:” Launch of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
Under the leadership of John Carr—who we are honored to welcome to Georgetown—the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life represents an unprecedented effort to…
October 1, 2013
- Speeches by President DeGioia
Welcome Remarks Before President Barack Obama’s Address on Climate Policy
President Obama’s speech today on climate policy is a part of that long tradition, and is made even more special by the history of the place in which we gather—in front of…
June 25, 2013
- Speeches by President DeGioia
Reflections on Our Way of Being an American Catholic and Jesuit University
This is an extraordinary time. I don’t think there has been a more exciting moment in the context of higher education in our lifetimes, and am grateful to be engaged together…
October 6, 2012
- Speeches by President DeGioia
Commonweal “Catholic in the Public Square Award” Acceptance
The work and witness of this Commonweal community has been an inspiration and central to my formation. I can’t begin to express what a profound honor it is for me to be here…
September 27, 2012
- Speeches by President DeGioia
Where the World Meets the Church and the Church Meets the World
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 core identity as a…
June 1, 2012
- Speeches by President DeGioia
Rivier College 2012 Commencement Address
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 commencement…
May 12, 2012
- Speeches by President DeGioia
Honorary Degree Ceremony for Chancellor Kaya Henderson
Today, we are grateful to have the opportunity to honor the excellence of a member of our alumni community, who, since her time as an undergraduate, has exemplified the ideals at…
April 21, 2012
- Speeches by President DeGioia
10th Anniversary of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council
It has been an honor to be here today as we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the U.S. – Afghan Women’s.…
March 21, 2012