State of the University

Good afternoon! Thank you, Dr. Chicken for that introduction, and thank you for your leadership and service on the FSU Board of Trustees and as president of the Faculty Senate. I’d like to thank several people today who have contributed to this university’s success — first of all, and most importantly, my wife, Jean. She […]

Good afternoon! Thank you, Dr. Harper for that introduction, and thank you for your leadership and service on the Board of Trustees and as president of the Faculty Senate. I’ve appreciated your advice and counsel, and I wish you all the best as you embark on a new adventure at the University of Copenhagen. I’m […]

Good afternoon! Thank you, Todd, for that introduction, and thank you for your leadership and service on the Board of Trustees and as president of the Faculty Senate for these past two years. I’ve appreciated your advice and counsel. I’d like to thank a few other people who are here today — first of all, […]

Wow! What a year we’ve had! Good afternoon! Thank you, Todd, and thank you to the entire Faculty Senate for inviting me to your meeting today. Before I begin, I’d like to thank my wife, Jean, for her unwavering support. Jean loves Florida State as much as I do, and I think you’ll all agree […]

Good afternoon! I’m so pleased to be here, along with my wife, Jean, to present my second State of the University Address. I’d like to thank the Faculty Senate for inviting me to speak about all that we have accomplished together, and all that we have to look forward to. It’s hard to believe that […]

Good afternoon! I appreciate this opportunity to be here today to present my first State of the University Address. I’m pleased that my wife Jean is here this afternoon. I’d also like to recognize Faculty Senate President and FSU Trustee Susan Fiorito and thank her and the entire Faculty Senate for inviting me here today. […]

November 2013 Florida State University President Eric J. Barron delivered his fourth “State of the University” address to faculty and staff at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Conference Center on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 3 p.m.  

October 2012 Florida State University President Eric J. Barron delivered his third “State of the University” address to faculty and staff at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Conference Center on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m.  

October 2011 Florida State University President Eric J. Barron delivered his second “State of the University” address to faculty and staff at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Conference Center on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m.  

October 2010 Florida State University President Eric J. Barron delivered his first “State of the University” address to faculty and staff at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Conference Center on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m.