Reimagining Cornell
Erasing the deficit and enhancing Cornell's excellence through thoughtful and imaginative change.
Speeches and Essays
As chief spokesman for Cornell, President David J. Skorton is charged with presenting the university's point of view on a range of topics to a variety of audiences. The president has fulfilled this role with humor, empathy, and insight as the occasion demanded: from sharing the excitement and apprehension of being new Cornellians with the Class of 2012 to expressing the Cornell community's grief amidst tragedy, as well as laying out university policy on matters local and global.
Recent Speeches
- 2009 Reunion Weekend State of the University Address (watch the video)
June 6, 2009 - 141st Cornell University Commencement Address (watch the video)
May 24, 2009 - 2008 Local Leaders Brunch Remarks
November 8, 2008 - 2008 State of the University Address (watch the video)
October 17, 2008 - 2008 New Student Convocation Address
August 23, 2008 - 2008 Reunion Address
June 7, 2008 - Weill Cornell Medical College Commencement Address
May 29, 2008 - 140th Commencement Address (watch the video)
May 25, 2008
More Speeches 
Recent Essays
- Why Strong Public Higher Education Should Be Our Concern
Cornell Alumni Magazine, Mar./Apr. 2009 - An Update on Gender Equality
Cornell Daily Sun, March 9, 2009 - Controversies and Campuses: The Middle East and Cornell
Cornell Daily Sun, February 2, 2009 - Building a Bridge Between Cultures
Cornell Alumni Magazine, Jan./Feb. 2009 - Why Speak With our 'Enemies'?
Cornell Daily Sun, December 1, 2008
More Essays