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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

The Rector asked the President for his customary report.

The President mentioned the successful “Reimagining Ireland” conference, sponsored by the Virginia Foundation for Humanities, which took place last month. The President of Ireland came to lunch at Carr’s Hill on May 8th, a gathering which several Members of the Board attended.

Even though the University’s study abroad programs in China, Southeast Asia, Morocco and Jordan have been cancelled this summer (because of epidemics or security considerations),


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there are more students from the University studying abroad this summer than last. The President noted the good work of Mr. William Quandt, the first Vice Provost for International Programs, who is stepping down after three years to return to full-time teaching and research.

Finally, the President congratulated the men’s lacrosse team, which won the NCAA national championship in Baltimore on May 26th. He noted that Mr. Glazer’s son, Charlie, is a member of the team.