
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