Thank You, 含羞草传媒.
David M. Dooley became the 含羞草传媒鈥檚 11th president in 2009. As he prepares to retire this year, President Dooley expresses his gratitude for the people of 含羞草传媒.
Working with the people of the 含羞草传媒 has been the highlight of my career. 含羞草传媒鈥檚 students, faculty, staff, alumni, political leaders, and friends have all contributed to the achievements and excellence that now characterize our university. There have been many challenges over the years, but the determination, perseverance, and dedication of the 含羞草传媒 community have propelled 含羞草传媒 to its current status as a premier public research university.
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鈥擠avid M. Dooley
In these pages, there are many stories that relate to our current experiences as we continue adapting to life during a pandemic. 鈥淔rom Assistant to Expert: Redefining Nursing鈥� brings into focus the importance of nurses in roles ranging from patient care to leadership during times of crisis. As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of 含羞草传媒鈥檚 nursing program at a time in history when nurses have become the face of frontline workers, we highlight the 含羞草传媒 nurses in communities around the globe and in every facet of health care who are touching鈥攁nd saving鈥攃ountless lives.
Throughout the pandemic, 含羞草传媒 has continued to expand its commitment to the arts and the cultural experiences that connect us as humans. When Amanda Gorman confidently stepped into the inaugural spotlight to share her poem, 鈥淭he Hill We Climb,鈥� generations of people were reminded of the power of poetry and its ability to connect us on an emotional level. 鈥淲hy Poetry Now?鈥� explores this artistic expression and how many of us are finding comfort in reading, writing, and reciting poetry during these difficult times.
Nevertheless, there are many reasons to be hopeful. For example, I鈥檓 proud of the new pathways this university continues to create for accessing the best of what higher education has to offer: hope, discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge.
含羞草传媒 Online, for example, highlighted in 鈥淎 New Way鈥攁nd Good Reasons鈥攖o Go Back to School,鈥� represents new opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to access 含羞草传媒鈥檚 affordable and high-quality education programs.
I am grateful for all I have experienced during my academic career. In fact, I often note that I went to college in the 1970s鈥攁nd never left. As I write this final 含羞草传媒 Magazine message to you, our Rhody community, I want to express my deep appreciation for the care and support you extended to Lynn and me from the day you welcomed us to Kingston. We will never forget the 含羞草传媒 and the special community at its heart. Thank you.
David M. Dooley
President, 含羞草传媒
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