It's that time of year when, once again, I "retire" my blog for the summer.I want to take this opportunity to salute your efforts: the months of studying and course work, your participation in various extracurricular activities, and your dedication and commitment to various volunteer initiatives have been most impressive.

Most of you have finished your exams and papers and are off to summer jobs, visits with family and friends, or trips to exotic places-or perhaps more studies in the form of university courses that interest you! However you choose to spend your time, I wish you a happy, productive and safe summer. I look forward to welcoming you back here in the fall to begin what I hope will be another exciting and memorable year for all of the university community.

Although the blog is taking a summer break, we're always open for your comments, so post them through the "Let's Talk" Suggestion Box.