Speech given at the “Stardust” historical marker dedication ceremony in front of the Book Nook building, 114 South Indiana Ave.

What we can learn from them…and what we can give them Stephen Volan Member, District VI, Common Council City of Bloomington, Indiana USA March 7, 2007 I want to echo CM Sabbagh’s words about [the passing of] Mary Oliver and Elia Harik, and about [Indiana University]’s new president Michael McRobbie.

Remarks presented to the Common Council of Bloomington, Indiana by Stephen Volan Member, District VI, Common Council City of Bloomington, Indiana USA March 1, 2006 INTRODUCTION A month ago, Indiana University’s first-ever provost and second- ever University chancellor began in their new posts.