The Office of the President Emeritus: University of Oregon

Speeches & Writings

"What Goes Around…" (or "Running for Sheriff")
Round Table of Eugene, February 12, 2008

Oregon Blueprint
Oregon Community Foundation, May 10, 2006

Situational Ethics, Social Deception, and Lessons of Machiavelli
Judge Learned Hand Award Luncheon, 2004

Why Electing and Governing Seems Harder
Election Day 2004

State of the University 2004

"The Zebrafish Talk"
Convocation, 2003

The 34th Name
Convocation, 2002

Leadership and the Ethical Challenges of Government
July 28, 2002

The Name of Our Age
Convocation, 2001

Candelight Vigil Remarks
September 14, 2001

A Personal Journey
October 4, 1996

The New Tribalism

Facing the Future
January 7, 1998

Statements on Issues, Opportunities, and Challenges Facing the University:

Offensive Material in a Student Publication