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Taipei, Taiwan | February 25, 2019

In his remarks during the conferral of an honorary doctor of letters degree to Emerita Professor Chi Pang-yuan, former IU student and one of Taiwan's most renowned contemporary writers and one of the most acclaimed writers in the Chinese language, IU President McRobbie honored Pang-yuan as "a great internationalist."

Columbus, Ind | January 31, 2019

In his remarks at the Republic Building dedication, IU President McRobbie described the newly renovated facility as a "visible symbol of the future of architecture."

IUPUI Campus Center | January 24, 2019

IU President McRobbie reflected on 50 years of growth and progress at IUPUI noting that the campus's achievements were beyond what its founders could have imagined.

Wilkinson Hall, IU Bloomington | January 16, 2019

At the dedication for the new state-of-the-art home for IU’s wrestling and volleyball programs, IU President McRobbie described how the facility will be a place where students will learn the importance of working together, respecting others, playing by the rules, balancing their commitment to their sport with their commitment to their studies, and being relentless competitors.

Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall | December 15, 2018

In his speech to graduates of Indiana University Bloomington during winter commencement, IU President McRobbie addresses the importance of truth in a "post-truth era."

IU Kokomo | December 5, 2018

In his remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for IU Kokomo's new Student Activities and Events Center, IU President McRobbie described how the building will enhance the vitality and functionality of the campus and provide students with countless opportunities for engagement and leadership.

Cyberinfrastructure building | November 29, 2018

In his opening remarks at the two-day series of Big Data and Extreme Scale Computing workshops, IU President McRobbie said it was an honor for IU to host the event, which seeks to address the daunting challenge of establishing a shared cyberinfrastructure for science in a data-saturated world.

Columbus, Indiana | November 26, 2018

At a reception to celebrate Indiana University's new J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program, IU President Michael A. McRobbie thanked those who supported the School of Art, Architecture and Design's new program and its new home in Columbus, Indiana.

Musical Arts Center | November 11, 2018

IU President McRobbie introduced Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem" during a performance of the requiem at the Musical Arts Center on November 11, 2018, the 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I.

Presidents Hall | November 9, 2018

At a celebration for the Office of International Services' 75th anniversary, IU President McRobbie described the importance of a global education and the significant contributions of IU's international students.