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- Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
I am thrilled to welcome you to a new academic year with a heart full of anticipation and excitement. The start of a new semester always brings a sense of renewal and possibility— a chance to make a profound impact on the lives of our students and to contribute to the noble mission of a comprehensive university.
I extend special greetings to over 35 new faculty members and instructors who joined us this fall as they launch their careers at WKU. These new colleagues will further enrich our campus community with their creative energy and scholarly pursuits. I encourage you to reach out to new colleagues and help them settle into our academic community and the broader Bowling Green community. There are many new potential collaborators and future friends on campus today!
As we move forward into the academic year, please keep student success at the center of your work. Each lecture, discussion, and interaction with students is an opportunity to shape the future of our society by empowering the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. Students look to you not only for knowledge but also for inspiration and support. It is through your efforts that they find the courage to dream big, the wisdom to pursue those dreams and the perseverance to overcome obstacles along the way.
I invite you to participate in the vibrant intellectual community that makes our university so special. The WKU campus is a hub of intellectual engagement, where students and faculty collaborate across disciplines to explore innovative ideas and solve complex problems. With a broad range of research opportunities, stimulating lectures, workshops, robust dialogue, and interactive seminars, WKU fosters an environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and innovation leading to a rich and stimulating academic atmosphere.
I look forward to seeing you at these events and around campus this semester! Please know that I deeply appreciate the dedication, passion, and resilience each of you brings to your work.
Best wishes for a successful and rewarding academic year ahead!
Sincerely,
Bud Fischer
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