 Greetings! I hope you're managing well in these highly unusual times. After many challenges brought by COVID-19, perhaps the most widespread is the sense of being off-balance, of needing to think and rethink the everyday things we usually take for granted. It's by no means the most difficult or heartbreaking aspect of this pandemic, but even so, it's tremendously unsettling. The changes to our campus operations and those at campuses around the country and around the world came without warning and without our buy-in. And now we're looking to establish at least some clarity on what the future may bring. So here's what I can offer. First, we will finish our academic year with a deep sense of pride, accomplishment and celebration. Students, staff, faculty, all of you rose to the occasion. You found your way. You were patient and resilient when confronted with challenges and unexpected change. And by our working together, our students were able to continue their academic progress. Thank you for your tenacity and can-do spirit. Second, summer session will continue, but programs will remain online only. In preparation, we've enhanced and expanded our summer session online offerings. I'm excited about these new opportunities. Finally, and most importantly, I'm confident we will return to in-person classes this fall. We're being both clear-eyed and pragmatic and are informed by experts in public health, government and education, in addition to our own medical personnel. Governor Scott and Vermont State leadership have navigated the COVID-19 crisis well. As a result, they have flattened the curve in Vermont, even as surrounding states have struggled. To accomplish this, the state coordinated with multiple entities, including UVM, to develop a comprehensive pandemic response. This proficiency positions us well for any future challenges related to this virus. We at UVM are also well-positioned due to the careful planning we have been engaging in, including the work of our UVM Strong Fall 2020 Advisory Committee. Our focus is twofold, safeguard the health and welfare of the UVM community and continue to fulfill our mission with energy and dedication. We will continue to prepare for an in-person campus in a way that is responsible and informed by the best science and by our public health experts in collaboration and consultation with our state government and Department of Health. This may require more testing, tracing and improved protocols developed through collaboration across sectors and around the globe. Additional precautions will be required on campus, in our classrooms, in our residence halls and our dining facilities. We have several months before students, both new and returning, will be back on our beautiful campus. That gives us time to complete the careful preparations that we've already begun. We're eager and excited to greet you again, but we will do so with the understanding that we must prepare this time in advance to meet challenges that will arise should the virus reappear in the fall. Plans will include steps to help enable us to maintain in-person instruction, even if some members of the community test positive for COVID-19. It is all but certain that cultural and behavioral shifts will be required as we navigate a world challenged by COVID-19. But ongoing education is critical, not just on an individual level, but to our state, our nation and society as a whole. We are looking forward to the fall semester and will have plans in place to make this happen. I look forward to seeing you in-person this fall. Be well.