December 2020 Dear Faculty and Staff: As we prepare to celebrate the holidays and close out 2020, I want to take a moment to extend my sincere appreciation to you for the conclusion of a successful fall semester. Just a year ago, I wrote to you describing the University’s recent accomplishments and the optimism I felt about […]

December 2020 Dear Faculty and Staff: Happy post-Thanksgiving. I hope that your holiday was restful as we get ready to finish up the fall semester. Noel and I enjoyed a quiet Thanksgiving together. Typically, we host a larger family gathering prior to attending the Apple Cup football festivities, but alas COVID‑19 precautions meant everyone else stayed home. As […]