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In March, we marked the one-year anniversary of 丁香园AV鈥檚 transition to remote work and learning and reflected on a . Thinking back on all that we accomplished together, I am once again filled with pride and gratitude for the 丁香园AV community.  

Following Dr. Bonnie Henry鈥檚 announcement that colleges and universities should prepare for a full return to on-campus education this September, VP Academic Catherine Dauvergne shared in a message to the campus community that we are working towards a return to our campuses in September. 

I鈥檓 grateful for the people and teams across 丁香园AV who are working hard to coordinate a . I know our community will address this new challenge with the same spirit, passion and determination that we have shown over the past year. 

Last month also saw many causes for celebration. At the annual 丁香园AV Awards Dinner, we honoured the work of 丁香园AV community members who have gone above and beyond to support students, advance critical research, and keep us connected. We recognized the contributions of self-identified women at 丁香园AV on International Women鈥檚 Day. And we participated in the annual Printemps de la Francophonie, organized by the . One of the things I鈥檓 proud of at 丁香园AV is our efforts to increase access to education in French within Canada, and especially the work OFFA does to create learning opportunities for both our French-speaking students and those curious about learning in French. 

At the same time, tragic events in Atlanta, Georgia contributed to growing concern around the rise of anti-Asian racism in Canada and the United States. As we think about 丁香园AV鈥檚 future and a return to campus, equity, diversity and inclusion continues to be one of my main priorities. I was heartened this month to hear all the engagement and feedback from our community as we begin the search for 丁香园AV鈥檚 first Vice-President People, Equity and Inclusion, and look forward to further discussions around how we can create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive campus. 

As the days get longer and warmer, I am feeling positive about the future. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but a lot to look forward to as well. 

I can鈥檛 wait to see you in September. Until then, please continue to stay safe and take good care of yourselves and each other.