Resurrection: Deliver Us from Evil
We pray with Pope Leo for an end to war and realization that the true path to peace is through dialogue and respect for all human life.
No Way to Run a Country
Congressional gridlock betrays the responsibility of lawmakers to focus on the needs of all Americans. We need Congress to show some spine and enact sensible solutions to the chaotic issues we are facing as a nation.
Heroes, Legends and Idols of Clay
The painful story of Dolores Huerta reminds us that too many women continue to feel that they have to remain silent in the face of sexual abuse. We must work harder to break the silence, to educate the rising generations about respect for others — and we should reconsider our tendency to elevate ordinary human beings to superhero status.
War, Peace and Moral Imperatives
War is all about the destruction of life. We must heed Pope Leo’s call to work for peace as a moral imperative.
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Remember, then Resolve to Act
We remember the Reverend Jesse Jackson as a courageous and forceful Civil Rights leader. Who will rise to take his place to ensure civil and human rights for future generations?
A Government Without Newspapers
A government without newspapers is tyranny. We the People must do more to reinvigorate the role of a free and vibrant press to support accountability in government and sustain our rights and freedoms.
Racist Tropes and Hard American Truths
The contemptible racism of the president of this nation must be called out for what it is. How can we celebrate 250 years of America without confronting the constant undermining of our values in equal justice and freedom for all?
The Value of a College Degree: Dean Christine Carrino Gorowara Commencement Remarks
Dean Gorowara challenges graduates to think about the long-term value of their degrees.
Lean Into Compassion: Dean Brigid Noonan Commencement Remarks
Dean Noonan offers wisdom for life to graduates of Nursing and Health Professions: Compassion, Empathy and Lifelong Learning.
The Relevance of Liberal Arts: Dean Sita Ramamurti Commencement Remarks
The liberal arts prepare students to adapt to many lifelong changes.