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Audio and video of speeches by Colby College President William D. Adams

Family Homecoming Weekend State of the College Address 2011

10/31/2011
Robert Clockedile | Audio

President William D. Adams told a Family Homecoming Weekend audience, "There is nothing like the intensity of the experience we provide here..., nothing like the comprehensiveness..., nothing like it in terms of demonstrable outcomes."

Matriculation Convocation for the Class of 2015

9/07/2011
Ben Greeley | Audio

On Sept. 6, 2011, the Class of 2015 gathered in Lorimer Chapel, where Dean of Admissions Terry Cowdrey presented the class to President William D. Adams and the faculty. President Adams's address to the class. (27:45)

Reunion 2011 State of the College Address

6/04/2011
Robert Clockedile | Audio

In his Reunion 2011 State of the College Address, President Bro Adams described Colby making the most of "a moment of tremendous opportunity," strategically hiring new teaching faculty and launching several important construction projects. He described the record admissions season, the College's finances, and aspirations to be need-blind, and answered questions from the audience. (49 minutes)

2011 Baccalaureate Address | May 22, 2011

5/23/2011
Robert Clockedile | Audio

On Saturday, May 22, 2011, the class of 2011 gathered in Lorimer Chapel for Colby's 190th baccalaureate. Hear what he had to say in his farewell to the class of 2011. (25:55)

State of the College, Fall 2010 (video)

10/24/2010
Robert Clockedile | Audio

In his annual Family Homecoming Weekend address delivered Saturday, Oct. 23, President William D. Adams recapped the achievements of the Reaching the World Campaign and outlined an ambitious agenda for the future. Watch the speech, here. (44:52 | 103MB)

State of the College, Fall 2010 (audio)

10/24/2010
Robert Clockedile | Audio

Matriculation Convocation for the Class of 2014

9/07/2010
Robert Clockedile | Audio

On Tuesday, September 7, 2010, the Class of 2014 gathered in Lorimer Chapel where Dean of Admissions Parker Beverage presented them to President Adams for matriculation. (31:47)

2010 Baccalaureate Address

5/22/2010
Robert Clockedile | Audio

On Saturday, May 22, 2010, the class of 2010 gathered in Lorimer Chapel for Colby's 189th baccalaureate. For more information and audio from baccalaureate, visit the Commencement 2010 website.

2009 Homecoming Weekend State-of-the-College Address

9/26/2009
Robert Clockedile | Audio

Each fall during Family Homecoming Weekend, President Adams discusses the state of the College in a talk with visiting parents and alumni. On Sep. 26, 2009, he discussed, among other topics, the improving financial picture, the class of 2013, campus life initiatives, and anticipating the final year of the Reaching the World campaign. (38:47)

2009 State of the College

9/16/2009
Robert Clockedile | Audio

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, President Adams addressed students in a State of the College Address. His remarks followed a welcome by Student Government Association president and vice president Jake Fischer '10 and Katie Unsworth '10. Following a question-and-answer period, Vice President for Student Affairs Jim Terhune discussed the work and conclusions of the Campus Culture Working Group. (30:22)

Reunion 2009 State of the College Address

6/06/2009
Robert Clockedile | Audio

On Saturday, June 6, President Adams presented his State of the College address to alumni. He talked about the many challenges and successes of the past year then took questions during a 25-minute Q-and-A session. (57:25)

Campus Forum Regarding April 12

4/17/2009
Robert Clockedile | Audio

President William D. Adams held a forum for students Wednesday, April 15, 2009, to discuss the events that took place on campus Sunday, April 12. Several hundred students attended the question-and-answer session, which lasted more than three hours. Adams was joined by Richard Ammons, vice president for College Relations, Jim Terhune, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students, and Doug Terp, vice president for Administration.

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