It is time for me to express my appreciation for the great friendships I have made here at the University of Wisconsin over the past 18 years. I am retiring from UW-Madison at the end of July. Friday, August 1st will be my last day in the ISS office I will miss my colleagues, students, and the University, but I am really looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life. Leaving my friends and the students at UW-Madison will not be easy. I have genuinely enjoyed working with each and every one of you.. I am also honored to have been a part of so many student’s lives while they studied in the USA and at the University of WI-Madison. The impact of the interactions my family and I have had with our students is immeasurable.