Dear Colleagues,
I hope that all of you have taken time to recharge during the recent Memorial Day weekend. After another busy academic year, it is well deserved. I want to share an anecdote about how one colleague spent their weekend that at first may seem mundane, but made me stop and think. The colleague explained that much of their weekend was spent moving dirt and mulch from a pile in their driveway to various beds around their property. The work was taxing and took many hours that certainly could have been spent doing other, less arduous activities. Yet, the colleague expressed a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction knowing that not only were their prized plants protected with a new layer of mulch, but they had relished the opportunity to work alongside their spouse and children. This element of collaboration reduced the burden and increased the fun factor.
All this to say, I appreciate how this story reflects the idioms "many hands make light work" and "team work makes the dream work." I know this is a sentiment I witness regularly within our CAHNR community, where everyone is willing to pitch in for the benefit of our students, colleagues, and the communities we serve.
As always, thanks for all you do.
Best,
Indrajeet Chaubey
Dean and Director
