Dear all, This is the last of my periodic messages for this academic year. I want to thank you all sincerely for your contributions to what can only be regarded as another remarkable period of achievement. Of course, our College is known for its enduring excellence. Even more remarkable, despite the absence of pay raises […]
Dear all, These longer Spring daylight hours certainly are a delight – particularly as we observe new leaves bursting forth almost by the hour – it never ceases to fill me with awe. Not a month goes by without new dramatic events on the world scene, political, social and natural, that raise questions for our […]
Dear all, The Friday before the Spring break I managed to get a terrible cold, which I have not yet been able to throw off. I do hope you escaped such a fate. Of course, my travel commitments only exacerbated my symptoms. Nonetheless, Bill and I met with Professor Eugenia Koleza from the University of […]
Dear all, Not a month goes by that the earth does not remind us of is inexorable power in dramatic and tragic ways – first it was the earthquake in New Zealand, and now the devastation in Japan. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if any of you are connected with folk there […]
Dear all, As a person who grew up in a Greek immigrant family – the notion of ‘mira’ (fate) left an indelible impression on me. Of course I am keenly aware that you have to struggle actively to make the most of every opportunity and to influence outcomes. But, I believe equally that you must […]
