Speeches and remarks by President Geoffrey S. Mearns

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast — January 20, 2025

President Mearns spoke as part of festivities marking the community’s observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The breakfast was also featured as part of Unity Week. Since 1980, Unity Week has served as a week-long celebration dedicated to uniting the University community through enlightening social, cultural, and educational events. Read his remarks (PDF).

Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking — November 14, 2024

As part of the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Performing Arts Center and Cantio Hotel, President Mearns welcomed a large crowd to campus to celebrate this transformative project which serves as the catalyst to the University’s comprehensive plan to revitalize The Village. Read his remarks (PDF).

10th Anniversary Celebration of Brown Planetarium — November 18, 2024

Each year, our University’s planetarium presents hundreds of shows, offering a gateway to the wonders of space for all visitors. To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the planetarium’s opening, President Mearns welcomed guests to a celebration recognizing the importance of this facility to our campus and to the community. Read his remarks (PDF).

President Mearns speaks in Planetarium

International Education Week Celebration — November 22, 2024

To coincide with a broader nationwide observance of International Education Week, President Mearns welcomed attendees of a celebration sponsored by our Rinker Center for Global Affairs. The Rinker Center connects our University with the world through innovative global education opportunities. Read his remarks (PDF).

Globe and flowers

Peace Plaza Dedication — September 21, 2024

President Mearns welcomed attendees to a dedication of our new Peace Plaza. Located near the Shafer Bell Tower, the gathering space is a tangible commitment of the University’s responsibility to respect, facilitate, and protect the rights of students to promote peace on campus. Read his remarks (PDF).

President Mearns and others ribbon cutting

Other Recent Addresses

50th Anniversary of Disability Services—March 29, 2024 Read his remarks (PDF).
Ball State Day at the Statehouse—Jan. 30, 2024 Read his remarks (PDF).
Cardinal Vows—Oct. 21, 2023 Read his remarks (PDF).
Our Call To Beneficence Campaign Launch—Oct. 20, 2023 Read his remarks (PDF).
Brown Family Amphitheater Ribbon Cutting Ceremony—Sept. 19, 2023 Read his remarks (PDF).