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March 29, 2012

Speech: José Antonio Abreu Accepts Honorary Degree from Carleton

On Thursday, March 29, Carleton University conferred an Honorary Doctorate, honoris causa, upon DR. JOSÉ ANTONIO ABREU, for his “outstanding contribution to the advancement of underprivileged youth through music and... More

September 12, 2011

A New Landscape for Humankind: Dr. Óscar Arias’ address

Carleton University held a special ceremony on Sept. 12 to confer the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, upon Dr. Óscar Arias, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. Dr. Arias delivered... More

September 7, 2011

Governor General David Johnston Addresses New Student Convocation

The following is a text of the speech given by Governor General David Johnston at the New Student Convocation held on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 in the Fieldhouse. CHECK AGAINST... More

November 15, 2010

Convocation Address of Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs

The following is the text of the Convocation Address delivered by Prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs to graduating students on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010. Chancellor Gray, President Runte, Vice President Matheson,... More

November 14, 2009

Convocation Addresses Fall, 2009

The following two Convocation Addresses were delivered at Carleton's Fall Convocation ceremonies on Sat. November 14, 2009. GRETE HALE CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Dr. Runte, faculty, honoured guests and, above all,... More

November 2, 2009

Pascal Lamy: Simon Reisman Lecture

The following is the Simon Reisman Lecture by Pascal Lamy, director-general of the World Trade Organization. The title is Climate First, Trade Second: GATTzilla is Long Gone. The talk was delivered to a packed... More

June 22, 2009

Speech Given at the United Nationa Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues By Kim Morf

Madame Chairperson, Distinguished delegates: (Spoken in Cayuga)Hello to you all, I am thankful for the many things our creator has given us. I am happy your mind is well, and you... More

May 27, 2009

Canada’s Dynamic Identity: A Dialogue between Culture and the Environment

In “Haunted By A Lack of Ghosts,” an article whose title was taken from a poem by Earle Birney, Northrop Frye poses the question, “Where is here”? Perhaps inspired by... More

November 13, 2008

Mark Starowicz’s Covocation Address

Well, you're an awesome sight - a room full of possibilities, of a thousand adventures poised to be launched. It is appropriate, before you embark on these journeys, that... More

June 10, 2008

Convocation Address – Dr. George Iwama

Good morning everyone. Chancellor Garneau, President pro tempore Mahmoud, President Gillett, Mr. Jackson, Vice Chair of our Board, colleagues, honoured guests, I know you’ll join me in extending to our... More

April 11, 2006

“Leadership in a New Government Environment”

Remarks by D. H. Burney© Arthur Kroeger College Awards Dinner Chateau Laurier Hotel Ottawa If you came anticipating some tantalizing revelations about our new political leadership, I may well disappoint.... More