Dr. Monaco’s Spring 2026 Colloquium Speech
Welcome Back! If I have not had the opportunity to speak with you yet, I hope you enjoyed a restful and fun holiday break and return with renewed energy and stamina for the spring semester. Commencement will be here much faster than we anticipate.
Dr. Monaco’s Fall 2025 Colloquium Speech
Welcome back everyone, whether you have been away during the summer months or have enjoyed a vacation before preparing for the 2025-2026 academic year. I thoroughly enjoyed stopping into all the Colloquium sessions and hearing and observing the energy and engagement.
Dr. Monaco’s Spring 2025 Colloquium Speech
How to offer words about the state of the college when we have just heard about the hard work, energy, and dedication of so many of our peers? These individuals’ commitment to the college and our students provides one of the best measures of the state of the college.
Dr. Monaco’s Fall 2024 Colloquium Speech
Welcome to the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Thank you to the many of you who participated in our day of service, which is a brilliant way to begin the new academic year. I’d like to thank the members of the Colloquium Committee, who planned today and made all the connections with our community partners
Dr. Monaco’s Spring 2024 Colloquium Remarks
I hope you enjoyed a good morning. I have to compete against the conditions of a warm, dark room and full stomachs. I hope to keep your attention. I had prepared an introduction, but I would like to talk about what I heard and observed this morning instead.
Dr. Monaco’s Fall 2023 Colloquium Speech
What a spectacular day! People–together–in person. It is so good to see you. I appreciate your taking the time to take part in this sharing of thoughts and ideas that will then lead to a dialogue among us.