Each January 1, we celebrate the start of a new year, looking forward with hope for peace and prosperity in the coming twelve months. We make plans to improve ourselves and see the turning of the calendar as an opportunity to refocus ourselves, to evaluate and assess, and to set goals for a fruitful year.
As we begin this Spring Semester, I encourage all of you – students, faculty, and staff alike – to take that opportunity. Set bigger goals, strive for greater things, and commit to making 2022 a better year than the one before. That may mean a renewed focus on your studies or research. It may mean taking on a new challenge. Or, it may simply mean dedicating the coming year to taking care of yourself – physically, mentally, or otherwise.