Daniel H. Weiss Speeches
President Daniel Weiss Welcomes Students to Lafayette
“What we’re about to embark on together is a very special journey,” he says President Daniel Weiss addressed the Class of 2011 today at the Convocation opening Lafayette’s 176th academic year. Good morning! It’s great to see all of you here. I’m sure it seems in some ways like you’ve been here at Lafayette for [...]
Celebrating the Human Spirit
Commencement and Reunion are among the most significant events on the annual calendar in the life of the College. Coming at the end of the academic year, and so close together, they invite reflection, celebration, and encouragement. Our newest alumni came of age in an era fraught with conflict and unprecedented challenges. During the years [...]
2007 Convocation Farewell Remarks of President Daniel Weiss
“Allow your own human spirit to burn within you.” President Daniel Weiss delivered farewell remarks to the class of 2007 today at the 172nd Commencement. Celebrating the Human Spirit Yours is a generation that has come of age in an era fraught with conflict and unprecedented challenges. During the years of your youth, and since [...]
Farewell Remarks of President Dan Weiss
Listening to “your own minds and hearts is your best key to success,” he tells graduates President Dan Weiss delivered farewell remarks to the class of 2006 today at the 171st Commencement. Many of you have spoken to me about how your feelings are mixed about what it means to be leaving Lafayette College. Four [...]
Inaugural Address
Daniel H. Weiss – Oct. 14, 2005 Mr. Chairman, Mr. Vice-Chairman, Mr. Secretary, fellow trustees and faculty members, distinguished guests, alumni, students, friends, and family, it is with great pride, humility, and a deep sense of purpose that I accept the responsibilities entrusted to me today. I am honored to serve Lafayette as its sixteenth [...]
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