August 30, 2009

“The reality of mystery encompasses whatever can be known, but also moves beyond it and puts it in dialogue with all that exceeds the grasp of knowledge, with all that remains in question. The mysterious character of reality opens up the freedom to trust, to hope and to love as authentic human possibilities."

Professor of Philosophy and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Philosophy addressed the incoming class of 2013 at the New Student Convocation on August 30, 2009. Professor Ambrosio encourage the students to use their liberal education to question everything. Over 1,500 new students came to hear from university leaders and celebrate the beginning of their college careers at Georgetown.