Speeches

Opening of the Academic Year: 2011–2012: See the text version of the speech David Werner, interim president, gave during the Opening of the Academic Year: 2011–2012 event August 26, 2011, in Fisher Auditorium.
Opening of the Academic Year: 2010-2011: See the text version of the speech David Werner, interim president, gave during the Opening of the Academic Year: 2010–2011 event on August 27, 2010, in Fisher Auditorium.
Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex Groundbreaking, November 13, 2008: President Atwater provided these remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

State of the University Address, August 27, 2009: President Atwater looks at how IUP will face the economic challenges ahead, and reviews the great strides IUP has made on many fronts
State of the University Address, August 21, 2008: President Atwater’s review of the last year’s accomplishments and acknowledgment of a national champion
State of the University Address, August 23, 2007: President Atwater discusses the strategic plan, the First Commonwealth lecture series, faculty and student achievements, and more