Theres so much energy so much passion 
And I think passion is really what I felt
For the university around the room
And its great to see here in the state capitol 
Area that we have so many people 
That want to support the university 
That wish the university well
That are excited about its future 
and that would come to an event 
like this to share  those hopes and dreams 
it was very palpable you could feel 
that energy and that excitement 
we talked some tonight about how
people choose to support the university 
with their time, and their talents
and their financial gifts as well
and very constructive suggestions 
different ways to approach different
different types of givers people are
at different stages of their lives 
but how do we do that in a way 
that works and that will connect 
with all of our alumni 
and all of our supporters 
and so this is certainly many more
ideas I know will be coming on
that front but tonight we had
very constructive suggestions along
those lines and that's what we want
to continue to gather we want 
to know how we can engage with 
people in a way that's meaningful
to them it's the kind of event 
where you just don't want it 
to end because people do care
so much about the institution they
want to share their stories with each
other and with us and that's what 
I keep wanting to hear I want to hear 
People's stories in a very personal 
Way because I do believe that
Our people are our greatest resource
Both faculty, staff, and students on
Campus and our alumni and parents 
 And our other supporters off campus
That's the greatest resource we have 
And if we can harness that energy
That intelligence, that enthusiasm 
Then theres no limit to what we 
Can do together
