Friends:

The inauguration of Dr. Brian Blount
as president of Union/PSCE two weeks ago
was an event to remember. I was privileged to walk
in the Academic Procession and sit near the front.

The ceremony was impressive. His family was bursting with pride.
The community was in a jovial mood.

Dr. Blount's Sermon was magnificent. He proposed a vision
for the future. He named issues and possibilities in a dynamic
presentation. I could not summarize what he said. You can view his sermon at
www.union-psce.edu.

This has been quite an outstanding academic year.
Many new presidents and deans have take office. Still more
will take positions this summer. There is a new energy as almost
all our institutions take stock of the present as they plan for the future.

Peace,
John