 Hi, I'm Stuart Bell, President of the University of Alabama, and it is my privilege to welcome you, our students, faculty, and staff, to the fall semester at the Capstone. I am so excited you are here. It certainly has been a unique time for everyone, and I know you're ready to be back on campus with your peers, coworkers, and friends. The beginning of a new semester is always rich with promise. Despite the obstacles we have faced in just two days, classes will begin, and our future legends will get to work. A lot of careful planning has gone into our preparations for your safer term. This semester brings with it some shared expectations for our entire community. There are things such as wearing masks, following social distancing guidelines, and participating in the UA Health Check, which we all need to do in order to ensure our success. The University of Alabama has a proud tradition of excellence in many areas. One of those is the way we take care of one another and our community. This semester, I trust you will do your part to follow the guidelines to ensure we can stay healthy and remain on our campus. It's one important way you can demonstrate that you respect those around you. To our faculty and staff, I want to say thank you. Your resiliency and dedication to the University has not wavered, and it's your personal investment in our students that makes UA a special place. Whether you're a new freshman or returning to work on a graduate degree, you are the reason we're here. I wish you the best as the new semester begins, and I look forward to seeing all you will accomplish. At Alabama, we are, and will remain, tied together for old time.