One of my favorite events of the year took place this past week – the Boston Marathon. When I ran it in 2017, I honestly didn\u2019t have a very great race. However, it will still be one of the most memorable experiences of my running career. I have never before seen SO MANY spectators lining the street (unbroken for 26.2 miles!) simply to offer cheerful support, encouraging words, and gestures of admiration to complete strangers. As I was riding the metro back to my lodging after the race, the kindness continued\u2013one person offered me their seat, another an unopened bottle of water, and everyone I saw offered a genuine expression of congratulations. Because of the thoughtfulness of others, my not-so-great race was reframed for me, and I left the metro with a feeling of gratitude and pride in what I was able to accomplish. As we near the finish line for another semester, I hope you all experience many moments of collective reflection, kindness, and kudos \u2013 from your colleagues, with your students, and for yourself \u2013 on what you were able to accomplish and learn from one another this year, even if it was a difficult one. Happy end of the semester\u2013and congratulations! \u2013Kylie<\/p>\n
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