 Hi, I'm Brenda O'Neill, Dean of the Faculty of Public Affairs. I'm so excited to be welcoming everyone back to Carlton University for the fall term. It's been a long time since we felt the energy of students in our classrooms and our hallways. We've missed that. I think I can speak for everyone in FPA in saying we really are glad to see you back. Here in FPA, we're planning the return of our in-person events. We have our current lecture on September 20th, featuring activist and author, Maude Barlow. She'll be speaking about the power of hope in a world of challenges, and that's a message we all knew right now. We're also glad to see the return of our monthly author meets readers series at Irene's Pub in the Glee. Go to the Carlton.ca slash FPA website to register for these events. I'm also pleased to report that we'll soon be starting a strategic planning exercise in the Faculty of Public Affairs. I'll be asking each of you, faculty, staff, and students to share your vision of the faculty and our role in the university and in society. I think it's the perfect time to think about who we are and what we hope to embody as we move forward. As we begin the fall term of 2022, I'm excited and hopeful that we're able to get back to what makes this university campus so great. That sense of community and excitement about learning that distinguishes Carlton and the Faculty of Public Affairs. So have fun, work hard, and stay safe.