President Knapp explains how universities like GW can bring together the policy world and the academic world to make intellectual contributions to today’s environmental challenges for the British Embassy’s 100 Voices 100 Days project.
GW President Steven Knapp discussed his priorities, the role of the alumni community, and his vision for GW in a conversation with moderator Dick Golden.
"Good afternoon! On behalf of the Trustees, the Deans, and all my colleagues on the faculty and staff, it's a pleasure to welcome you to the vibrant, engaged community of scholars that is The George Washington University; and to welcome you, at the same time, to the world-wide and life-long community that now connects you with 25,000 current students and some 220,000 alumni around the world."
"You are a distinguished son of Mexico, which is justly proud of your many achievements. You have had a profound effect on your country’s economy, creating countless jobs and developing enterprises that span the spectrum of human endeavors. At the same time, your philanthropic efforts have enriched countless lives."
"Today, we honor Lee Myung-Bak, who as President of the Republic of Korea is leading his country to a new future built on educational opportunity, green growth, and a more peaceful and prosperous world."
"This is an exciting day for you and the family and friends who have supported you throughout your educational journey. We gather in this majestic setting on the National Mall to celebrate your accomplishments, applaud your hard work and perseverance, and to honor your deep commitment to being an active and engaged citizen of your community, nation, and world."
"The case for the humanities was always hard to make, but now we face an audience that is less patient, more skeptical, and no less ready to score points against perceived elitism than the one we were addressing a year ago. Given that context, what argument should we be making, this year even more urgently than in the past?"
"Good afternoon! On behalf of the Trustees, the Deans, and all my colleagues on the faculty and staff, it’s a pleasure to welcome you to the vibrant, engaged community of scholars that is The George Washington University..."
"I am honored to welcome the Class of 2008 into the lifelong and worldwide community of GW alumni. You are exceptional men and women, and I am proud to call you graduates of The George Washington University!..."
"Good afternoon. I would like to thank Nicole Capp for so kindly inviting me, on behalf of the Student Association, to participate in this important tradition and to share my thoughts with you on the eve of Commencement weekend..."
"Trustees, faculty, students, staff, and alumni; distinguished guests; neighbors and friends: thank you for being here this morning to celebrate this special occasion in the life of The George Washington University..."
"Many universities across this great nation are pausing today, as we are, to remember and to reflect on the appalling attacks that took place six years ago. But few universities have quite the same kind of relation to those events as this one does..."
"I have had the privilege already of interacting with many of you. But for many weeks now, as one of the newest members of the faculty of The George Washington University, I have been looking forward to an opportunity to address my new colleagues as a body..."
"Whether you’re returning from a summer of work or leisure or arriving here for the very first time, it’s a pleasure to welcome you to The George Washington University..."
