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Speeches
The First International Conference on
the Cultural Common Ground
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Cairo University
It has never been more apparent than it is today
the extent to which cultures around the world differ from one another.
Modern systems of communication have made it possible for nations
to scrutinize each other with a speed and clarity undreamt of just
a few decades ago. Journalists thrive on telling the world about
the cultural conflicts, civil and tribal wars, and boundary disputes
that divide so many nations of the world today. Too often we focus
our attention on cultural dichotomies when we could better be turning
our attention to the idea that is the theme of this conference,
The Cultural Middle Ground. more
State of the University Address
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Blackman Auditorium
I would like to use this occasion to report to
you on the advances that we are making in the academy at Northeastern.
These advances result from the creative and hard work by the academic
community, support from the administrative units, and the fruits
of the Academic Investment Plan. more
Third International Conference on Urban
Health
Thursday, October 21, 2004
8:30 a.m.
Curry Student Center
It is a pleasure to be here this morning to welcome
you to the Third International Conference on Urban Health. As the
Provost of Northeastern, I see many correlations between the goals
of this conference and the mission of this university. This conference
is important for all of us who care about the well being of our
cities and the health of our urban communities. more
State of the University Address
Wednesday, October 6, 2004
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Blackman Auditorium
Last September, in my second University address,
I suggested that, in order to realize our vision for becoming one
of the top 100 institutions in the nation, we need to enrich certain
aspects of the academy, particularly, the ranks of the professoriate
and support of instructional and research programs. As you know,
several months later, President Freeland announced an ambitious
$ 75 million, five year, "Academic Investment Plan". It is a great
pleasure to be in position to report to you on the investments we
made in the first year of the plan. more
President's Convocation
Tuesday, September 7, 2004
11 a.m. to Noon
Matthews Arena
It is now my great pleasure to welcome you to
this ceremony that formally marks the beginning of your academic
experience. You made an excellent choice by coming to Northeastern
- a great institution for learning. Equally important, as I am confident
you will quickly learn, both the University and the city present
you with an enormous array of artistic and cultural experiences.
I trust that you will enjoy and learn a great deal from these experiences.
As the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, I would like
to focus my remarks on certain aspects of learning at Northeastern.
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Diversity Awards Banquet
Wednesday, May 21, 2003
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Raytheon Ampitheater, Egan Center
It is a great pleasure to be with you this afternoon
in this celebration of the President’s diversity Recognition
Awards. This is a decidedly critical time to be discussing diversity.
I am told by my sociology friends that moments of racial progress
are often followed by periods of attempted retrenchment. There are
considerable signs in current events that suggest their insights
are applicable now. more
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