A Letter from Dr. Karen Riley

Good afternoon Regis,

This has been quite a couple of weeks. Although we have encountered frustrations and challenges we have also come together in joy and in hope. These experiences exemplify our community. The work is not easy, but we persist. During this time of year when we take time to reflect on our blessings and what we are thankful for my list is lengthy - I am thankful for all of you, for your commitment to our mission, for your dedication to the work, for your determination to make things better for others, and for your unwavering support for one another. I am humbled to work with such a dedicated group of faculty and staff and am continually inspired by our students. Struggles and blessings are not mutually exclusive and we witnessed that this week. Perhaps the struggles themselves are a blessing in that they provide us with the opportunity to realize our strengths and to demonstrate them to both ourselves and to one another. 

I wish you all a restful holiday. Please take time to relax and recharge. Remember to unplug and enjoy your time away from work.

Karen