Messages to the Georgetown Community

Over the course of the academic year, Dr. DeGioia engages with the Georgetown Community on topics ranging from major University announcements, to ongoing University dialogues, to critical world events.  Learn about each of these areas of discussion by reading his email Messages to the Georgetown Community below.

University Announcements

• A Message Regarding the Acts of Vandalism on Dahlgren Chapel (April 14, 2013)
• Announcing Developments in the New Big East Conference (March 20, 2013)
• An Update Regarding the Financial Plan (March 14, 2013)
• An Update Regarding the Proposed Financial Plan (February 13, 2013)
• A Message Regarding the Proposed Financial Plan (February 7, 2013)
• Announcing Evolution in Foundation of Big East Conference (December 15, 2012)
• Announcing the Appointment of Rev. Kevin F. O'Brien, S.J., as Vice President for Mission and Ministry (August 25, 2011)
• Announcing Transitions in Senior Leadership (July 18, 2011)
• Announcing the Appointment of Martin Y. Iguchi as Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (June 14, 2011)
• Announcing the Appointment of Michael K. Barry as Chief investment Officer (May 31, 2011)
• Announcing the Appointment of Gerd Nonneman as Dean of the School of Foreign Service in Qatar (May 25, 2011)
• Announcing the Appointment of David A. Thomas as Dean of the McDonough School of Business (May 23, 2011)
• Announcing the Appointment of Fr. Philip Boroughs, SJ, as the 32nd President of Holy Cross College (May 7, 2011)
• Announcing the Conclusion of Decanal Service of Dr. Timothy Barbari (February 28, 2011)
• Announcing the Appointment of R. Bartley Moore (F'87) and Paul R. O'Neill (C'86, G'96) to Permanent Leadership Roles in the Office of Advancement ( December 20, 2010)
• Announcing the Appointment of Dr. Daniel R. Porterfield, Senior Vice President for Strategic Development and Assistant Professor of English, as the 15th President of Franklin and Marshall College (November 16, 2010)
• Announcing the Conclusion of Decanal Service for McDonough School of Business Dean, Dr. George Daly (September 10, 2010)
• Announcing the Appointment of Dr. William M. Treanor as EVP and Dean of the Law School (June 29, 2010)
• Announcing the Appointment of Dr. Edward B. Montgomery as Dean of Public Policy (June 10, 2010)
• Announcing the Appointment of Dr. Carol J. Lancaster as Dean of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (April 29, 2010)
• Announcing the Appointment of Lee Reed as the 17th Director of Athletics (April 15, 2010)
• Transitions at the Law School: Announcing Dr. Judith C. Areen as Interim Dean (December 21, 2009)
• Celebrating Dean Bette Jacobs' 10 Years of Service at NHS (November 12, 2009)
• Welcome Back Message to Faculty and Staff (August 31, 2009)
• Unveiling the Rafik B. Hariri Building (July 9, 2009)
• Announcing the Appointment of Dr. Chester L. Gillis as Dean of the College (April 14, 2009)
• Enhancing Retirement Benefits for Georgetown University Faculty and Staff (December 9, 2007)

University Dialogues

• Statement by John J. DeGioia on the 2012 GPPI Tropaia Ceremony (May 14, 2012)
• A Message to the University Community on Civility and Public Discourse (March 2, 2012)
• A Response to Penn State: Ethical Principles at Georgetown University (November 16, 2011)
• Welcome Back Message, Fall 2011 (August 29, 2011)
• Update on the Georgetown University Diversity and Inclusiveness Initiative (September 21, 2010)
• The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Respecting the Diversity and Inherent Dignity of the Georgetown University Community (January 13, 2010)
• Our Commitment to Becoming "Women and Men for Others" (November 12, 2009)
• Establishing the LGBTQ Resource Center (February 7, 2008)
• Reflections on Respect, Inclusion and Diversity (October 9, 2007)

World Events

• Statement Regarding the Successful Evacuation of Students from Cairo, Egypt (January 31, 2011)
• Responding to the Crisis in Haiti (April 7, 2010)
• Responding to Record Snowfall (February 11, 2010)
• Proactive Steps Toward Addressing the Financial Crisis (March 3-4, 2009)
• The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Georgetown University Finances (November 7, 2008)