 Hello, and welcome to Orientation 2020. I'm André Plob, Dean of the Faculty of Public Affairs. Normally, I'd be welcoming you in the Ravens Nest here on the Carleton campus. We're doing things differently this year, but I can assure you that all of us here at Carleton are excited that you're joining us and we're here to support you as you start your degree. The reason that you're hearing from me today is because your degree is in the Faculty of Public Affairs. We are the only faculty of our kind in Canada, and our mission includes building better societies and better democracy, fostering engaged citizenship, and addressing regional and global challenges. Please keep an eye out for our virtual events as well as for volunteering opportunities such as the FPA ambassadors. You'll get more information about all of these as the term unfolds. Thank you for choosing to join us here at Carleton. Good luck with your first term, and please don't hesitate to reach out to our campus support staff if you need any assistance.