 Hello, my name is Jennifer Weiser. I've just completed the iSchool program and I am thrilled to have my MLIS. I am also honored to be this year's recipient of the 2017 Directors' Award for Excellence in Intellectual Inquiry. For this acknowledgement, I would like to thank Director Sandra Hirsch, the Student Awards and Scholarship Committee, and the faculty. Over the past three years, my iSchool instructors provided wonderful opportunities to explore and dive into the world of libraries and information. And through my coursework, I developed a sense of my librarian identity, and I know that when I seek future employment, I will look for workplaces that foster curiosity and support a culture of learning. As I embark on my new career, it's very affirming to have received this award. Thank you.