2009 Speeches
December 19, 2009
"Vital Skills in a Changing World"
Winter Commencement 2009
Assembly Hall, Indiana University Bloomington
November 9, 2009
"Incubating Excellence at Indiana University"
Indiana University Innovation Center Dedication
University Gym, Tenth and the Bypass
November 5, 2009
"Securing IU's Information Technology Future"
Data Center Dedication
Data Center
October 31, 2009
"A Laboratory of Leadership: Celebrating 100 Years of the Indiana Memorial Union Board"
Indiana Memorial Union Board Centennial Celebration
Tudor Room, Indiana Memorial Union
October 30, 2009
"Community Partnership for Sound Minds
and Sound Bodies"
Dedication of the Medical Education Building
Indiana UniversityPurdue University Fort Wayne
October 28, 2009
"A Transformative Leader of Wisdom, Dignity, and Courage:
In Honor and Memory of Myles Brand"
Tribute to Myles Brand, 16th President of Indiana University
Conseco Fieldhouse
October 23, 2009
"A Tribute to Leadership"
Honorary Degree Ceremony for James Dye
IU Northwest
October 22, 2009
"The Unfolding of Great Possibility:
Dedicating a New Space for Science at Indiana University"
Dedication of Multidisciplinary Science Building II
Courtyard outside of Multidisciplinary Science Building II
October 17, 2009
"Building on a Glorious IU Tradition: Breaking New Ground in the Arts and Humanities"
IU Cinema Groundbreaking/Theatre and Drama Building Renovation
University Theatre Steps
October 13, 2009
"Honoring a Great Benefactor: Tom Raper's Support of IU East"
IU East Naming Celebration
Richmond, IN
October 10, 2009
"The Natural History of Creation: An Evolutionary Snapshot"
Origins and Evolution Symposium
Indiana Memorial Union, Whittenberger Auditorium
October 9, 2009
"A Voice for Democracy: The Center on Congress at Indiana University"
Center on Congress 10th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
Tudor Room, Indiana Memorial Union
October 8, 2009
"Celebrating Unsung Heroes of the Clinic and the Lab"
Dedication and Naming of Joseph E. Walther Hall
School of Medicine, IUPUI
September 25, 2009
"The Spirit of Generosity: The Maurer School of Law"
Naming Ceremony for the Maurer School of Law
IU Auditorium
August 26, 2009
"Liberal Education and the Beginning of Success at Indiana University"
Freshman Induction
IU Auditorium
August 6, 2009
"Research for a Thousand Years: Sustainability, Clean Energy, and Our Shared Future"
Energy Research Conference
Whittenberger Auditorium
July 16, 2009
"Indiana University 2009-10 Budget Proposal to the Trustees of Indiana University"
Special Trustee Meeting
University Place Conference Center
June 16, 2009
"A Beautiful Vision for IU East: The Leadership of Nasser Paydar"
IU East Celebration of Campus and Community
Springwood Hall Lawn, IU East
May 9, 2009
"The Lessons of History: Guide towards a Future of Renewal and Innovation"
Spring Commencement 2009
Assembly Hall, IU Bloomington
May 8, 2009
"A Humanitarian for the Times: Indiana University Honors Justice Michael Kirby"
Dinner Honoring 2009 Spring Honorary Degree Recipient and Commencement Speaker
Federal Room, Indiana Memorial Union
April 15, 2009
"Strategic Planning and Innovation: International Education and Research at Indiana University"
U.S. China Business Cooperation in the 21st Century Conference
UPCC Auditorium, IUPUI
April 8, 2009
"Celebrating the Spirit of Ed Hutton and a New Intellectual Home"
Dedication of Hutton Honors College
Whittenberger Auditorium, Indiana Memorial Union
March 29, 2009
"A Man of Action and Integrity: IU President Emeritus Myles Brand"
Honorary Degree Luncheon
Musical Arts Center Lobby
March 29, 2009
"The Wisdom and Courage to Change the World: 2009 Founders Scholars"
IU Bloomington Honors Convocation
IU Auditorium
March 6, 2009
"The Fire of the Imagination: Master Planning and Student Life at Indiana University"
Ashton Residence Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
Willkie Auditorium
Indiana University Bloomington
March 1, 2009
"Political Art and Artful Politics: ArtsWeek 2009"
ArtsWeek 2009 Closing Reception
Wells House
February 10, 2009
"The Evolving Partnership between Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana University"
Ivy Tech and IU Signing Ceremony: School of Education Articulation Agreement
Indiana Statehouse Rotunda
February 5, 2009
"Raising the Bar for Matching the Promise: Heightened Goals in Challenging Times"
IU Foundation Board Dinner
IUPUI Campus Center
January 31, 2009
"IUPUI’s Dynamic Culture of Collaboration and Partnership"
IUPUI 40th Anniversary Gala
IUPUI Campus Center
January 30, 2009
"'A Generation of Change': Herbert Presidential Scholars"
Herbert Presidential Scholars Reception and Dinner
Alumni Hall
