As I approach my 25th semester at UR, I’ve been thinking about what changes and what endures. In those 12 years, we’ve seen digital trends like Digital Storytelling give way to the current ubiquity of AI. And, of course, Boatwright Library has been under construction for what feels like my entire career. Yet, despite the roughly 15,000 students who have passed through our doors during my time here, the core of what we do is unchanged. The heart of this university is still the human relationships that begin on the first day we walk into the classroom. As you step into yours next week, I hope you find those meaningful moments of connection that remind you why we do this work. Welcome back.