2022-2023 Academic Year

Gratitude and looking forward to opportunities ahead

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Provost Locke to depart Brown for Apple University

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Elevating Community Engagement: New Vice President

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Highlighting priorities for the year ahead

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Provost Search Committee

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Seeking Provost applications and input

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October 2022 Corporation Meeting: Investing in Research, Acceptance of gifts and establishment of endowed positions; and community engagement.

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Operational Plan for Investing in Research

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Provost search update; Larry Larson named interim

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Announcing Brown’s 14th Provost

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February 2023 Corporation Meeting: Tuition, Fees and Salary for FY24; Planning for Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action in Admissions

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Remarks at Israel Summit East 2023: "Uplifting the Values of Inclusion and Freedom of Expression on a College Campus"

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Enhancing gifts and grants policies

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Task Force on the Status of Women Faculty Report

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The passing of former provost Robert Zimmer

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2023 Commencement, the College Ceremony: "Finding authenticity in a technologically-driven world"

Speech

2021-2022 Academic Year

The future of work and returning to on-campus operations

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New vice president for institutional equity and diversity at Brown

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In support of Brown's DACA community

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John Carter Brown Library Leadership

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Response to Task Force on Anti-Black Racism Recommendations

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2021 Convocation Remarks: "No Religious Tests"

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Highlighting priorities for the new academic year

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Task Force on the Status of Women Faculty

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New EVP for finance and administration at Brown

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Program on Innovation and Financial Sustainability

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Brown’s endowment returns and financial health

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Brown’s next dean of medicine and biological sciences

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October 2021 Corporation Meeting: Expansion of undergraduate financial aid and college access; Acceptance of gifts and establishment of endowed positions

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Surpassing the $3 billion BrownTogether goal

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February 2022 Corporation Meeting: Research Growth; FY2023 Tuition, Fees and Salary Pool; Acceptance of Gifts

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Supporting our community in a time of global crisis

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BrownTogether extended to $4 billion through 2024

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Offer feedback on change to business ethics policy

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Give input on land acknowledgement recommendations

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Biden selects Dean Ashish Jha for White House role

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Updates to Brown’s business ethics policies and practices

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Indigenous land acknowledgment and commitments

Speech

2022 Commencement, the Class of 2020 Ceremony: "Arriving where you started"

Speech

2022 Commencement, the College Ceremony: "Tackling hard decisions"

Speech

May 2022 Corporation Meeting: Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, Election of Trustees and Fellows, Acceptance of gifts

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Plans for growing research, life sciences facility

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2020-2021 Academic Year

Brown’s commitment to Providence public schools

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Important modifications to Brown’s plan for the Fall 2020 semester

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An update on Brown’s actions to address racial injustice

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Highlighting priorities for the year ahead

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2020 Convocation Remarks: "Lessons from History"

Speech

Decision on Plans for the Remainder of Fall 2020

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Further actions to address COVID-19’s financial impact

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October 2020 Corporation Meeting: University Financial Planning, Remote Learning, New Trustees, Acceptance of Gifts, Establishment of Endowed Positions, Copyright Policy

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Brown's Plans for Spring 2021

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Ad Hoc Committee on Promoting Financial Health and Sustainability

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After the election, serving our community

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Community engagement to address safety and security

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Brown returns to Level 1 status, effective Nov. 18

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The passing of Chancellor Emeritus Artemis A. W. Joukowsky, Jr. '55 LLD'85 hon., P'87, GP'13, GP'14, GP'16, GP'17, GP'22

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Today’s challenge to our democracy

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Dedicating ourselves to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision

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Brown’s Plans for Commencement & Reunion 2021

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VP Shontay Delalue to depart Brown for Dartmouth

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February 2021 Corporation Meeting: Academic Excellence, Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Brook Street Residence Hall, FY22 Tuition and Fees, University Financial Planning, Acceptance of Gifts, Establishment of Endowed Positions

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Brown, Lifespan and Care New England to create academic health system

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New vice president of athletics and recreation at Brown

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Sustainability Strategic Plan to make impact

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Land Acknowledgement Working Group

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One year: Reflecting on the pandemic

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Against violence confronting Asian and Asian American communities

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Launching Phase II of the Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan

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Plans for a more traditional Fall 2021

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Jack A. Elias transitions to new role as senior health advisor

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The passing of President Emeritus Vartan Gregorian, Ph.D. LHD'84 hon.

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In community, awaiting Chauvin trial verdict

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Justice for George Floyd; Our work continues

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Commitment to addressing sexual violence

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Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences Search Committee

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Furthering Brown’s commitment to Providence public schools

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2021 Commencement, College Ceremony Remarks: "Letting go of the script"

Speech

Plans for the Class of 2020 Commencement

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EVP Barbara Chernow to retire

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Important: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Faculty, Staff and Students

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Addressing anti-Semitic violence

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May 2021 Corporation Meeting: Budget for FY22, New Trustees, Acceptance of Gifts, Establishment of Endowed Positions

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2019-2020 Academic Year

Highlighting goals for the new year

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2019 Convocation Remarks: "The Power of Knowledge to Make the World Better"

Speech

AAU Climate Survey on Sexual Assault & Misconduct

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October 2019 Corporation Meeting: AAU Campus Climate Survey, Gift Acceptance Policy, Ad Hoc Committee on Equity and Integrity in Admissions, Nelson Center Opening

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2019 Veterans Day Ceremony: “Increasing Access and Support for Veterans”

Speech

February 2020 Corporation Meeting: Academic Excellence, FY21 Tuition and Fees

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Brown’s actions on climate change

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Brown transition to remote learning and limited on-campus housing

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Maintaining our community and reuniting for Commencement & Reunion

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Brown's commitment to Providence and Rhode Island

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Difficult financial decisions to be shaped by Brown’s values

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To Brown Undergraduate Students: Brown’s planning for the 2020-21 academic year

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To Brown Graduate and Medical Students: Brown’s planning for the 2020-21 academic year

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News from the Corporation Meeting

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Excellence initiative to reshape athletics at Brown

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Confronting racial injustice

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U.S. Senate HELP Committee Testimony: COVID-19: Going Back to College Safely

Testimony

U.S. Senate testimony today on safely reopening colleges

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Addressing Brown varsity sports decisions

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Brown’s actions to address racial injustice

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Strategic leadership of Brown’s investments

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Supporting Brown’s International Students

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2018–2019 Academic Year

New Investment Office leadership structure

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Civilian-Military Humanitarian Response Workshop: "Welcome Remarks"

Speech

The Year Ahead at Brown

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2018 Convocation Remarks: "A Unified Community"

Speech

Black Alumni Reunion: "Reflecting on the Black Student Walkout of 1968"

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Black Alumni Reunion: "Celebrating Black Legacy"

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J. Walter Wilson to become Page-Robinson Hall

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Family Weekend Welcome: "Transformation"

Speech

October 2018 Corporation Meeting: Friedman Hall Dedication, Reaccreditation, Progress on Building on Distinction, DIAP and BrownTogether

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Brown Daily Herald Op-Ed: "The value of shared governance"

Article

Changes in federal regulations on sexual misconduct

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Recognizing Black Student Walkout 50th anniversary

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Brown and the Jewelry District: "Remarks to the Jewelry District Association"

Speech

Comments on Title IX proposed regulation changes

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February 2019 Corporation Meeting: Building on Distinction, Sustainability Goals, FY20 Budget

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Brown's goal to reach net-zero emissions

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Brown Daily Herald Op-Ed: "Brown ensures that donor gifts advance its mission"

Article

Responding to divestment referendum vote

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Fairness in admissions and student life

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National Organization of Research Development Professionals Annual Conference: "Research Development as a Strategic Imperative"

Speech

May 2019 Corporation Meeting: Strategic Planning, Admissions, Annenberg Institute, Campus Life

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2019 Commencement College Ceremony Remarks: "Embrace Change. Lead Change."

Speech

2017–2018 Academic Year

Addressing the Protests in Charlottesville

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Letter to President Trump Regarding DACA

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Brown Alumni Magazine: "Beyond Data Alone"

Article

2017 Convocation Remarks: "The Power of Knowledge"

Speech

Family Service of Rhode Island Brighter Futures Award Luncheon: "Brighter Futures Award Acceptance Speech"

Speech

Brown Alumni Magazine: "The Brown Promise"

Article

Brown’s Efforts Regarding Federal Tax Legislation

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2017 Veterans Day Ceremony: "Honoring Our Veterans"

Speech

Brown University's financial stewardship

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Implications of Federal Tax Bill

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South Street Landing: "Ribbon Cutting Remarks"

Speech

2017 Mid-Year Completion Ceremony: "On Timing"

Speech

No loans in 2018-2019 aid awards, thanks to campaign

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From the President: Confronting sexual harassment

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Brown Alumni Magazine: "Education and Service"

Article

Pivotal milestone for BrownTogether campaign

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February 2018 Corporation Meeting: Educational Leadership, FY19 Budget, Tuition and Fees

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2018 Professional Development Day: "Opening Remarks"

Speech

Racism in our community

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2018 [email protected] Women's Empowerment Conference: "Welcome Remarks"

Speech

An Extraordinary Gift to Brain Science at Brown

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Recommendations on Brown's community engagement

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May 2018 Corporation Meeting: Sustainability Goals, Performing Arts Center, Strategic Planning

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2018 Commencement College Ceremony Remarks: "Do What You Love"

Speech

2016–2017 Academic Year

Brown Alumni Magazine: “Taking Brown With Them”

Article

A safe space for freedom of expression

Article

2016 Convocation Remarks: "On Freedom of Expression"

Speech

Implementation of SATF recommendations

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Family Weekend Welcome: "The Brown Difference"

Speech

October 2016 Corporation Meeting: Strategic Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, New Alumni Trustees

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Supporting our Undocumented and DACA Community

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Brown Alumni Magazine: "After the Presidential Election"

Article

Commitment to our Community in a Time of Uncertainty

Article

February 2017 Corporation Meeting: University Resources Committee Report, Performing Arts Center

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2017 AAAS Annual Meeting: "Welcome Remarks for the President’s Address"

Speech

Brown Alumni Magazine: "A Creative Process"

Article

Brown Alumni Magazine: "The Women of Brown"

Article

May 2017 Corporation Meeting: Brown Physicians, Inc., Performing Arts Center, Strategic Planning

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2017 Commencement College Ceremony Remarks: "Live Courageously"

Speech

2015–2016 Academic Year

Brown Alumni Magazine: “Our Forward Momentum"

Article

Brown Alumni Magazine: “A Commitment to Teaching”

Article

2015 Convocation Remarks: "On Inequality"

Speech

Family Weekend Keynote: “Open Curriculum/Open Doors”

Speech

October 2015 Corporation Meeting: BrownTogether Campaign, Campus Initiatives

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Brown Alumni Magazine: “Brown Together”

Article

Promoting a Diverse, Inclusive Academic Community

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Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting: “Realizing a Vision through Partnerships”

Speech

Brown Alumni Magazine: “Engineering Humanities”

Article

Final Pathways to Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan

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February 2016 Corporation Meeting: DIAP, Financial Aid, FY17 Budget, Tuition and Fees

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Brown Alumni Magazine: “Breaking Boundaries”

Article

Tsinghua University: "Knowledge Without Borders: University Collaboration in a Global Era"

Speech

Fudan University: "Universities, Pathways to Knowledge and Our Global Future"

Speech

Brown Alumni Magazine: “A World of Engagement"

Article

May 2016 Corporation Meeting: Engineering Research Center, Wilson Hall, Watson Institute Expansion

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2016 Commencement and Reunion Weekend: "President's Welcome"

Speech

2016 Commencement College Ceremony Remarks: "Constructive Irreverence"

Speech

2014–2015 Academic Year

Brown Alumni Magazine: “Brown and Tougaloo"

Article

Annual Reading of Washington Letter at Touro Synagogue: "Keynote Address: Liberty and Inclusion"

Speech

Brown Alumni Magazine: “Toward a Better Environment"

Article

2014 Convocation Remarks: "Brown’s 250th Anniversary"

Speech

Response to the Reports on NYC Police Commissioner Kelly and the Events of October 29, 2013

October 2014 Corporation Meeting: Campaign and Strategic Planning, Sustainable Financial Model

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Brown Alumni Magazine: “A Sporting Education"

Article

Reducing the threat of sexual assault on our campus

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Interim Report: Task Force on Sexual Assault

Interim Report of The Task Force on Sexual Assault

Brown Alumni Magazine: “Beyond the Classroom"

Article

Task Force on Sexual Assault: Implementation of Recommendations

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February 2015 Corporation Meeting: Academic Planning, Commitment to Financial Aid

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Brown Alumni Magazine: “Connections"

Article

Letter to the Task Force on Sexual Assault

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Brown Alumni Magazine: “A New ROTC Expansion"

Article

May 2015 Corporation Meeting: Strategic Planning, Elections, Endowed Positions

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2015 Commencement College Ceremony Remarks: "On the Good Life and Making Choices"

Speech

250th Anniversary Celebration: Closing Remarks

Speech

2013–2014 Academic Year

First-Year of Presidency Report

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2013 Convocation Remarks: “A Lively Experiment”

Speech

October 2013 Corporation Meeting: Building on Distinction, New Members

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Letter to Brown Alumni and Friends Re. Corporation: Building on Distinction approved, Divest Coal Decision

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Brown Alumni Magazine: “Lessons Lasting a Lifetime"

Article

Establishing a Committee on the Ray Kelly Event of October 29, 2013

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Brown Alumni Magazine: “Building on Strengths"

Article

2013 President's Report (PDF)

February 2014 Corporation Meeting: FY15 Budget, Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid

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Report on NYC Police Commissioner Kelly and the Events of October 29, 2013

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Brown Alumni Magazine: “Expanding Opportunities"

Article

Final Report: Environmental Change Task Force (PDF)

Brown Alumni Magazine: “Supporting Grad Students"

Article

May 2014 Corporation Meeting: Strategic Plan, Sexual Assault, Trustee Elections

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2014 Commencement Remarks: Brown’s 250th Anniversary (video)

2012–2013 Academic Year

First Letter to the Community as Brown’s Nineteenth President

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Higgs boson Particle Discovery: Noting Brown Faculty Achievements

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Welcoming Remarks to the Class of 2016

Speech

2012 Convocation Remarks: "On Constructive Irreverence"

Speech

Inauguration Address: “The Value of Imagination”

Speech

October 2012 Corporation Meeting: Strategic Planning and Committee Discussion

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February 2013 Corporation Meeting: School of Public Health, Strategic Planning, FY14 Budget & Planning

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National Humanities Alliance Annual Meeting Keynote: “The Case for the Humanities”

Speech

2013 Commencement Remarks (video)

May 2013 Corporation Meeting: Strategic Planning, Coal Divestment

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To Faculty and Staff: Brown’s planning for the 2020-21 academic year

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