Speeches

2009

Leaders in Unexpected Places: Two Entrepreneurial Doctors
Howard University
Washington, DC
7 April 2009

Leaders in Unexpected Places
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
4 April 2009

Leaders in Unexpected Places
Long Island, NY
26 March 2009

Senator Fulbright and His Work
Woodrow Wilson Center
Washington, DC
23 March 2009

Challenges of Leadership
Des Moines, Iowa
2 March 2009

A Vision of Peace
The Global Peace Index
Dubai
13 January 2009

The Polish Fulbright Program: In Celebration of Its 50th Anniversary
Warsaw, Poland
January 2009


2008

The Fulbright Center: Working Toward Peace
Rotary International
Seattle, WA
22 October 2008

In Celebration of Dr. Waldenstrom
Nobel Museum
Stockholm, Sweden
18 October 2008

Toward a More Peaceful World: The Role of the Fulbright Program and The Global Peace Index
International Student House
Washington, DC
7 October 2008

Toward a More Peaceful World: The Role of the Fulbright Program and The Global Peace Index
Carnegie Mellon Institute
Pittsburg, PA
25 September 2008

A Vision of Peace
Conference on Human Security
Caux, Switzerland
18 July 2008

Peace Through Arts and Humanities
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
17 June 2008

Metro International Dinner
New York City
5 June 2008

An Introduction to Soldiers Of Peace
Washington, DC
3 June 2008

WOW Dinner
Washington, DC
25 May 2008

Global Peace Index Meeting
Center for Strategic International Study
Washington, DC
20 May 2008

My Life as a WM Patient
Conference on Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia
Los Angeles, CA
16 May 2008

Leadership in Unexpected Places
World Affairs Council
San Francisco, CA
13 May 2008

Introducing Vipin Mehta
Orlando, FL
3 April 2008

Mount Sinai: Challenge of Leadership
New York, NY
11 March 2008

Introduction for Christine Gold
Inter-American Economic Council Gala
Washington, DC
28 February 2008

Honorary Doctorate Speech
College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
9 February 2008


2007

The Fulbright Program: Its Contributions, Its Contributors, And Its Lasting Value
Wellington, New Zealand
12 December 2007

The Role of Arts and Humanities In Building International Understanding
Sydney, Australia
9 December 2007

Fulbright and the Origins of His International Education Program
50th Anniversary Fulbright Celebration
Dublin, Ireland
15 November 2007

Talking Points
AMI Meeting
Alexandria, VA
11 October 2007

Meeting Millennium Goals: The Importance of Primary Education
InterAmerican Economic Council Conference
Buenos Aires, Argentina
4 October 2007

Invitation to Seoul, Korea
By the Government of the Republic of Korea
Seoul, Korea
26 July 2007

Challenges of Leadership
American Community School
Athens, Greece
21 June 2007

Global Peace Index Meeting
School for Advanced International Study
Washington, DC
12 June 2007

The Human Mind and Heart – Made More Perceptive Through International Education
Metro International Dinner
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
New York, NY
4 June 2007

Learning Abroad: an Essential Educational Element
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
17 May 2007

The Positive Influence of an International Education
Foundation for Ewha Womens University
Annual Banquet
Los Angeles, CA
28 April 2007

Challenges of Leadership
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY
24 April 2007

Fulbright: His Legacy And Its Relevance Today
Junior League
Washington, DC
27 February 2007

Leadership in Unexpected Places
Reykjavik University
Iceland
22 February 2007

Challenges of Leadership
University of Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
20 February 2007

Fulbright: His Legacy And Its Relevance Today
Bethesda, MD
10 February 2007

Citizen Diplomacy: An Essential Element of Foreign Policy
Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
31 January 2007

Citizen Diplomacy: An Essential Element of Foreign Policy
University of Iowa
Des Moines, IA
30 January 2007

Fulbright: His Legacy And Its Relevance Today
Central College
Pella, IA
29 January 2007


2006

Challenges of Leadership
Fulbright College
Saigon, Vietnam
20 November 2006

Education for the Never Served
NBCC Conference
Delhi, India
24 October 2006

Leadership in Unexpected Places
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
25 September 2006

Interdependence Day And The Power of International Educational Exchanges
Philadelphia, PA
13 September 2006

Citizen Diplomacy: An Essential Element of Foreign Policy
National Summit on Citizen Diplomacy
Washington, DC
13 July 2006

Commencement Speech
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
25 May 2006

Graduation Speech
Greensboro, NC
23 May 2006

Graduation Ceremony
Pace University
Westchester County, NY
22 May 2006

Citizen Diplomacy: An Essential Element of Foreign Policy
Summit on Citizen Diplomacy
University of Rochester
28 April 2006

International Education and Outreach: The Competitive Edge
Wes Watkins Distinguished Leadership
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
28 March 2006

Challenges of Leadership
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
1 February 2006


2005

The Fulbright Legacy And Its Future
Tokyo, Japan
30 October 2005

Remarks at the US Ambassador’s Residence
Tokyo, Japan
28 October 2005

Senator J. William Fulbright And His Role in the United Nations
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
24 October 2005

Graduation
Bahcesehir University
Istanbul, Turkey
25 June 2005

Leadership and its Current Challenges
Global Leadership Forum
Istanbul, Turkey
24 June 2005

John Fobes: Celebration of His Life
The National Academies
Washington, DC
17 June 2005

Senator J. William Fulbright: Opening Minds and Hearts
Ohio University
Athens, OH
15 May 2005

Why Humanities
International Writing Program
Iowa City, IO
28 April 2005

The Importance of International Education In the Peace Process
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
14 April 2005

The Man and His Legacy
Frankfurt, Germany
8 April 2005

Fulbright and the Origins of His International Education Program
Xiamen University
Xiamen, China
7 April 2006
Citizen Diplomacy: An Essential Element of Foreign Policy
Summit on Citizen Diplomacy
Akron, OH
14 March 2005

Senator J. William Fulbright: The Vision Behind the Program
Intercultural Management Institute
Washington, DC
10 March 2005

International Education Exchange: The Importance of Clear Policies and Leadership
Atlantic City, NJ
9 March 2005

Opening Remarks For A Transatlantic Symposium on Enhanced Cooperation in Research, Technology, and Higher Education
Washington, DC
4 March 2005

Senator J. William Fulbright: His Life and His Vision
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
23 February 2005

Remarks for the 2005 Rotary Club Award
Chicago, IL
23 February 2005

Education for Peace and Freedom
International Student Festival in Trondheim, Student Peace Prize Award Ceremony
University of Trondheim, Norway
17 February 2005

Senator J. William Fulbright: His Legacy and its Relevance Today
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
15 February 2005


2004

Congregation/Awards Ceremony
University of Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana, Ghana
14 February 2004


2003

Senator J. William Fulbright: His Life and His Vision
Rice University
Houston, Texas
17 November 2003

Globalization and 9/11: Their Impact on International Education
Omaha, Nebraska
11 November 2003

Teaching Through Art
Innovations in Education Symposium
Qatar
19 October 2003

International Education: The Path to Peace and Understanding
Center for Creative Leadership
Greensboro, NC
28 August 2003

Senator J. William Fulbright: His Life and His Vision
Cuernavaca, Mexico
11 August 2003

The Army Family Action Plan Conference
Crystal City Marriott Hotel
Arlington, VA
1 August 2003

International Conversations
World Archaeological Congress
Washington, DC
21 June 2003

Cultural Diversity and Leadership
International Institute of Leadership and Public Affairs
Bahcesehir University
Istanbul, Turkey
8 June 2003

What it Means To Be a Fulbrighter
Canberra, Australia
28 May 2003

The Fulbright Program: Its First Half Century and the Next
Canberra, Australia
28 May 2003

The Big Picture
New Zealand Alumni Campaign Lunch
Auckland, New Zealand
22 May 2003

Metro Dinner
UN Delegates Dining Room
New York, NY
5 May 2003

My Life with Waldenstrom’s
WM Education Forum
Reston, VA
11 April 2003

Fulbright Program as a Model For Understanding Other Cultures
Collin Community College
Plano, TX
10 April 2003

Leadership and Human Progress In a World at War
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
9 April 2003

The Vital Role of International Education
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
8 April 2003

Globalism: Its Impact and Implications on International Education
ACIIE Conference
Dallas, TX
4 April 2003

The Vital Role of International Education
Fulbright Seminar
Washington, DC
3 April 2003

The Vital Role of International Education
Fulbright Seminar
Washington, DC
6 February 2003





Full text of selected speeches in pdf format:

Leaders in Unexpected Places
(April 2009)

Senator Fulbright and His Work
(March 2009)

The Approaching Millennium: Challenges and Opportunities
(October 1997)