“The Birth of the Information Age”
ENIAC 50th Anniversary Celebration Philadelphia, PA February 14, 1996 Prediction is, at best, an inexact science when it comes to the impact of technology. Those who ought to know better sometimes hit very wide of the mark. In the 15th century, for example, it is said that the faculty at Merton College, Oxford, were cautious
Keynote Address: “An Urgent Task”
Keynote Address Penn National Commission on Society, Culture and Community Philadelphia, PA December 9, 1996 I am delighted to welcome you to this first meeting of the Penn National Commission on Society, Culture and Community. We have been working towards this moment for almost two years, and we are thrilled to have you with us
Inaugural Address: “Building Upon Penn’s Genetic Material”
Inaugural Address University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA October 21, 1994 Today, it is my honor and privilege to take my place as the seventh president of the University of Pennsylvania, and formally to accept responsibility for its leadership. Today I want to share with you my vision of Penn’s past, present and future. As a
Commencement Address: University of Pittsburgh
Commencement Address University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA April 30, 2006 Commencement is a celebration for the entire university community. Chancellor Nordenberg. Friends and family of the graduates, faculty, the Board of Trustees, the administration, and especially, of course, all survivors of final exams and dissertation defenses – my warmest congratulations to you all! I know
“Unleashing the Power of Women around the World”
“Unleashing the Power of Women around the World” National Association of Women Judges ∙ 29th Annual Conference Philadelphia, PA November 9, 2007 I wanted to start my comments with a lawyer joke — but, as I once heard Chief Justice John Roberts remark, the lawyers here wouldn’t think it was funny, and the rest of
Commencement Address: University of Miami
Commencement Address University of Miami Miami, FL December 18, 2008 President Shalala, university trustees, officers and deans, distinguished faculty, parents and families of the graduates, and my fellow University of Miami degree recipients: you cannot become a university president without listening to a few commencement addresses along the way. So, through the years, I’ve noticed
Keynote Address: Social Enterprise Conference
Keynote Address Social Enterprise Conference Harvard University Boston, MA February 26, 2012 I came here hoping I could offer you a bit of inspiration on the subject of leadership and innovation. But I have to say, being at this conference, it’s your leadership and your innovation that I find inspiring. And, having spent my life
“Dreaming the Future of Health for the Next 100 Years”
“Dreaming the Future of Health for the Next 100 Years” Global Health Summit Beijing, China January 26, 2013 The Honorable Minster Chen, President Zeng, David Rockefeller, Jr., Distinguished Guests: I want to thank the Honorable Minister Chen and President Zeng for hosting us. I would also like to express gratitude to the children from the
“A Celebration of Strategic Philanthropy”
“A Celebration of Strategic Philanthropy” Global Philanthropy Forum San Francisco, CA April 15, 2013 It’s a true privilege to be back here at the Global Philanthropy Forum. It’s especially meaningful for me as we are one month and one day away from the Rockefeller Foundation’s birthday. But who’s counting? It’s not just any old birthday
Acceptance of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal
Acceptance of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal Municipal Arts Society Gala Grand Central Terminal New York, NY June 13, 2013 Thank you, Shaun, for that generous introduction and for your leadership of the federal Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Taskforce. President Obama could not have chosen a better champion for helping New York rebuild: a lifelong New