Dear College of Engineering Alumni:
As it has for so many, the year 2020 has given me new perspective on the meaning of gratitude. The Thanksgiving holiday won’t look the same this year as it has in the past. We will skip old traditions and establish new ones. But what remains constant is the opportunity to express appreciation.
For my own part, I am grateful for the work our faculty, staff and students have done to respond to this unprecedented year. From quickly transitioning to virtual instruction to researching ways to keep us safe from and even stop the pandemic, I have seen the creativity, innovation and passion that, as alumni, you already know to be integral to the identity of the College of Engineering.
I am also grateful for the opportunities I have had to interact with all of you this year. Though we have not been able to gather on campus for many months, I am continually amazed by the many ways you contribute to engineering a better world. We celebrate your achievements and take pride in the example you set to others of what higher education and the college can do.
I wish you comfort and health for the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond, and I thank you for the part you play in advancing the mission of Drexel’s College of Engineering.
In gratitude,
