President Steenkamp: A special delivery

My daily walkabouts on campus are my favourite part of the day.

As you’ll see in my video this week, my walkabouts over the past few days were made that much sweeter by all of you. Thank you to everyone who welcomed me and the executive team members into your offices and workspaces, in appreciation of all you do – and have done – over these last 21 months. It’s been truly extraordinary.

As I walked through the gardens and campus grounds this week, I was reminded that this time of year is extraordinary, too. It’s a natural time of rest. Buried bulbs quietly await warmer weather and trees have become dormant. Nature is a powerful teacher.

As we move into the holiday season, I think we’re all a little anxious about changing situations with the pandemic, but celebration can be many things, and so I wish you a safe and joyous celebration – one that offers the opportunity for deep rest and rejuvenation as we move into the start of the New Year.

Warmest wishes!