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Office of the President, Michael A. McRobbie

2011 Speeches

December 17, 2011

The Value of Knowledge in an Age of Change
Assembly Hall
IU Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

December 16, 2011

Dedicated to Justice, Integrity, and Civility: Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard
Commencement Dinner
Federal Room
Indiana Memorial Union
Bloomington, Indiana

December 8, 2011

Excerpt from Honoring a Remarkable Leader: Former State Representative Bill Cochran
IUAA Reception at IU Southeast
University Center North
Hoosier Room East
IU Southeast
New Albany, Indiana

December 1, 2011

Extending the Tradition of Leadership and Vision: The Indiana University
Robert H. McKinney School of Law

IU School of Law-Indianapolis
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana

November 21, 2011

Press Conference and Restitution Ceremony
Charlottenburg Palace
Berlin, Germany

November 19, 2011

A Beacon to Europe and the World: Celebrating Ten Years of Progress at South East European University
South East European University Honoris Causis Ceremony
SEEU Tetovo Campus
Tetovo, Republic of Macedonia

November 16, 2011

The Past, Present, and Future of Software Serving the Academy
Kuali Days Keynote Address
White River Ballroom
J.W. Marriott Hotel
Indianapolis, Indiana

November 9, 2011

A Natural Teacher and IU’s Ambassador to the World
Inaugural Patrick O’Meara International Lecture
Whittenberger Auditorium
Indiana Memorial Union
IU Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

November 7, 2011

Andrei Tarkovsky and the Nuance of the Human Condition
Introduction of Andrei Tarkovsky’s Solaris
IU Cinema
IU Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

October 31, 2011

The Fabric of a Great American City: Art and Design in Columbus, Indiana
IU Center for Art and Design Dedication
Columbus, Indiana

October 28, 2011

A Great Person with a Great Mind and a Gentle Soul: Remembering IU President Emeritus John Ryan
Whittenberger Auditorium
Indiana Memorial Union
IU Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

October 24, 2011

A Century of Partnership and Progress: The IU School of Social Work
IU School of Social Work Centennial Celebration
Scholar's Hall
University Place Campus Center
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana

October 24, 2011

Making a World-Class Education More Affordable
Press Conference Announcing IU’s Proposed Summer Tuition Program
University Place Conference Center
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana

October 12, 2011

The Cyberinfrastructure Building: Continuing the Journey
Cyberinfrastructure Building Dedication
Marshal H. Wrubel Commons
Cyberinfrastructure Building
IU Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

October 10, 2011

Economic Engagement and the Research Enterprise:
The Role of American Higher Education

University Economic Development Association Summit
Indiana Roof Ballroom
Indianapolis, Indiana

October 6, 2011

Climbing Our Way to the Top: Dedication of the HPER Courtyard Project
School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Auditorium
Indiana University
IU Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

October 3, 2011

Excellence in an Evolving Environment
Alliance of Distinguished and Titled Professors Recognition Dinner
IU Bloomington
Tudor Room
Indiana Memorial Union
Bloomington, Indiana

September 27, 2011

Defining the 21st Century Public University
State of the University Address
IU Bloomington
Frangipani Room
Indiana Memorial Union
Bloomington, Indiana

September 16, 2011

Not for the Glory but for the Story:
One Hundred Years of Change at the IU School of Journalism

Indiana University
School of Journalism Centennial
Bloomington Convention Center
Bloomington, Indiana

September 11, 2011

A Collective Act of Memory: Remembering 9/11
9/11 Memorial Service
Indiana University Auditorium
Bloomington, Indiana

September 9, 2011

Getting in the Game: IU Student-Athletes and Academic Excellence
D. Ames Shuel Academic Support Center Naming Ceremony
Shuel Academic Support Center
Memorial Stadium
Bloomington, Indiana

September 2, 2011

Confederation of Indian Industry
New Delhi, India

September 2, 2011

Strengthening Global Partnerships and Honoring Distinguished Alumni: IU Delegation Visits OP Jindal Global University
IU OP Jindal Global University Joint Conference
Globalization, Professional Education, and Knowledge Development in the 21st Century
Claridges Hotel
New Delhi, India

August 24, 2011

Proud Traditions, Limitless Opportunity, and Liberal Education at Indiana University
Freshman Induction
Indiana University Auditorium
IU Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

August 19, 2011

A New Language of Hope: Dedicating the Glick Eye Institute
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute Dedication
IUPUI Campus Center, Room 450
Indianapolis, Indiana

July 19, 2011

IU Health Neuroscience Center (Phase I) Topping Out Ceremony
IU Health Neuroscience Center Construction Site
Indianapolis, Indiana

July 11, 2011

Paying Tribute to an Indiana Treasure: Honoring the Lilly Endowment
Lilly House
Indianapolis, Indiana

June 27, 2011

A Life of Integrity, Scholarship, and Service: Honoring Bruce Jaffee
North End Zone Student Academic Center Lobby
IU Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

June 27, 2011

Excerpt from Honoring Marilyn Glick: A Visionary in the Community
Lilly House
Indianapolis, Indiana

June 23, 2011

Expanding for Campus and Community: IU South Bend Education and Arts Building
Groundbreaking of the Education and Arts Building
IU South Bend
South Bend, Indiana

June 20, 2011

Mini University: Building a Community of Scholars
IU Mini University Welcome
Alumni Hall
Indiana Memorial Union
IU Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

June 17, 2011

A Longstanding Commitment to the Arts and Humanities: The New West Wing of the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center
Dedication of New and Renovated Theatre and Drama Facilities
Wells-Metz Theatre
Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center
IU Bloomington

June 10, 2011

Opportunity for Columbus and Beyond: The Dedication of the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence
Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence
Columbus, Indiana

June 3, 2011

Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: 2011 Public Economic Theory Conference
IU Auditorium
IU Bloomington

June 1, 2011

A Visionary and a Humanitarian: Celebrating the Life of Bill Cook
IU Auditorium
IU Bloomington

May 31, 2011

2011-12 and 2012-13 Tuition and Fee Recommendations
Campus Center
IUPUI
Indianapolis

May 10, 2011

Honorary Degree Luncheon Honoring Bill Hunt
Virgil and Elizabeth Hunt Hall Atrium
IU Kokomo

May 7, 2011

Inheriting the Power of a Liberal Education and Investing in the Nation’s Future
Undergraduate Commencement
Assembly Hall
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana

May 6, 2011

Possibilities and Progress Through Higher Education: William G. Bowen, Anthony J. Adams, and Patricia R. Miller
Commencement Dinner
Indiana Memorial Union
Federal Room
IU Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

May 6, 2011

Investing in Excellence and Imagining the Next Horizon
Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Assembly Hall
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana

April 14, 2011

Building on a Legacy of Teaching and Research:
The Rededication of Integrated Science and Accelerator Technology Hall

Integrated Science and Accelerator Technology Hall
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana

April 10, 2011

Building a Scholarly Community
IU Auditorium
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana

April 8, 2011

To Swell the Soul with Music
Near Third and Jordan
Indiana University

April 7, 2011

An Unmatched Choice: Ambassador Kim Beazley
Indiana University
Lilly Library
Bloomington, Indiana

April 2, 2011

Strengthening the Foundation of Tolerance at Indiana University
Indiana University
Wells House
Bloomington, Indiana

March 23, 2011

A History of Artistic Collaboration:
Stanford, Indiana University, and Domenico Tiepolo

Cantor Center for the Arts
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California

March 8, 2011

A Model of Collaboration in the Search for a Cure: The Dedication of Harper Hall
Raclin-Carmichael Hall Auditorium
South Bend, Indiana

January 27, 2011

The Difference the Big Screen Makes: The Dedication of the IU Cinema
Indiana University
IU Cinema
Bloomington, Indiana

January 27, 2011

Printing the Legend and Honoring Peter Bogdanovich
Indiana University
IU Cinema
Bloomington, Indiana

January 24, 2011

IU Health Dedication Ceremony and News Conference
Indiana University
Fairbanks Hall Lobby
Indianapolis, Indiana

January 5, 2011

A Legacy of Leadership and Achievement: Kappa Alpha Psi Centennial Celebration
Kappa Alpha Psi Founders’ Day Celebration
Indiana University
IU Cinema
Bloomington, Indiana