“It gives a chance for the academic community to stop and reflect on events and think creatively and solemnly, ... It is also a chance to bring in a variety of people like Juan Williams. � They're top-quality people. If you read through the (convocation) agenda, the sense of stability and social justice permeates. It says something about what President Simon sees as our responsibility.”
“I see it as an indication of two things - our commitment to international issues and commitment to service, ... The Peace Corps is both those things.”
“(The residential college) will offer students a different environment that is a bit more focused in terms of curriculum and opportunities, ... It will raise visibility of art and humanities like (the James Madison College) has raised visibility of political science and social science.”
“We know that for several years we have had to cut budgets, ... You can't cut budgets year after year without affecting the quality of academics on campus. This is a chance to regain some lost ground. We want to make sure we are smart about it. We want to find the right places.”
“The week on the road together should pay dividends for us. We've had some time away from campus and the day-to-day distractions to focus on our games. I expect better scores from top to bottom this weekend.”
