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December 22, 2011 - Speech
Statement of MacArthur President Robert Gallucci on Daniel Socolow
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci announces the end of Socolow's tenure as Director of the MacArthur Fellows Program after 15 years of service.
October 26, 2011 - Speech
Remarks by Julia Stasch at Launch of Bipartisan Policy Center Housing Commission
MacArthur Vice President Julia Stasch discusses the importance of adapting housing policy to an ever-changing socioeconomic reality.
June 23, 2011 - Speech
State Budgets Under Stress: Paths to Sustainability
President Robert Gallucci discusses MacArthur's partnership with the Chicago Fed to help inform the American public and policymakers of the fiscal realities facing our state and our country.
June 9, 2011 - Speech
Leadership and the Future of Nuclear Energy
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci speaks at a symposium of energy scientists and researchers about future of nuclear energy.
June 8, 2011 - Speech
Addressing Prospects and Challenges for the Global Nuclear Future: After Fukushima
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci discusses how the average citizen's perception of nuclear energy might be affected by the 2011 crisis at the Japanese power plant.
May 17, 2011 - Speech
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci: Discussion with The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci sat down with The Chronicle of Philanthropy to discuss his first two years at MacArthur, as well as his thoughts on grantmaking and assessment.
March 31, 2011 - Speech
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci Introduction Remarks at the Spertus Institute: "Re-Imagining Learning"
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci explains the Foundation's interest in how digital technology affects learning and points to the ChicagoQuest charter school as an example.
March 29, 2011 - Speech
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci Remarks at the Georgetown University Law Center: "Educating for Democracy in a Digital Age"
A collection of remarks on the importance of digital learning in a rapidly changing environment made by MacArthur President Robert Gallucci over the course of a day spent at the Center.
February 15, 2011 - Speech
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci Assesses the Nuclear Threat
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci discusses the dangers of nuclear proliferation with Sir Lawrence Freedman, Professor of War Studies at King's College.
November 17, 2010 - Speech
Foundation President Robert Gallucci Addresses the City Club of Chicago
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci shares his insights into philanthropy while discussing his background and his goals for the Foundation.
November 9, 2010 - Speech
Opening Remarks by MacArthur Vice President Elspeth Revere at the MacArthur Fellows Science Lecture Featuring U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin
MacArthur Vice President of Media, Culture and Special Initiatives Elspeth Revere discusses the Foundation's commitment to learning before introducing Benjamin.
October 9, 2010 - Speech
MacArthur President: American Academy of Arts and Sciences Acceptance Address, “Shared Intelligence”
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci discusses the importance of bridging the gap between academia and government to solving policy challenges.
September 29, 2010 - Speech
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci Addresses Chicago Council on Global Affairs: "Responding to the Global Nuclear Threat"
Gallucci discusses the importance of ceasing production of highly enriched uranium and plutonium, securing existing fissile material, and eventually eliminating it.
September 13, 2010 - Speech
Statement of MacArthur President Robert Gallucci on Mayor Daley’s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election
MacArthur's President applauds the former mayor's service and commitment to Chicago while recognizing his collaboration with the Foundation on issues like community development and public housing.
July 22, 2010 - Speech
A Discussion with MacArthur President Robert Gallucci (2009 Annual Report)
MacArthur’s annual report features a conversation with President Robert Gallucci about his past experiences, early impressions of philanthropy, and long-term goals for the Foundation.
July 21, 2010 - Speech
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci Introduces America's Fiscal Future: Making Difficult Choices
As a nation, we have been over-spending, over-promising, and over-borrowing. Our panelists will go into the details of how this came to be, and what the implications are for the United States.
June 24, 2010 - Speech
Robert Gallucci Addresses Current Nuclear Threat in Lecture at Columbia University
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci addressed “The Current Nuclear Threat” in a speech at the Hertog Global Strategy Initiative's lecture series last month at Columbia University.
June 3, 2010 - Speech
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci: Introduction of NEA Chair Rocco Landesman
Gallucci introduces Rocco Landesman, the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, and discusses the Foundation's grantmaking in support of arts and culture in Chicago.
May 22, 2010 - Speech
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci: Graduation Ceremony Keynote, Monterey Institute of International Studies
MacArthur's President discusses how globalization might foster conflict but urges Monterey's graduating students to maintain their optimism while working in difficult situations.
April 28, 2010 - Speech
Remarks by Michael Stegman, Announcement of National Town Meeting on U.S. Fiscal Future
MacArthur's Director of Policy and Housing discusses the Foundation's research into and support of solutions to the nation's fiscal crisis.