Friday, March 11, 2011; 3:45pm

All:

The campus has been quiet today, and further communication with our unions have indicated little reason or intention to severely disrupt campus operations with a massive strike. That really may not mean a whole lot in the long run, but the sense today is far more optimistic than it has been. On the other hand, a major protest has been called for at the Capitol tomorrow, so I guess we’ll see.

While I have you, I wanted to say how tragic the events in Japan and elsewhere are. Fortunately, the SOP had no faculty, staff, or students in Japan during the earthquake, but if you have family, friends or colleagues there and need assistance with anything, don’t hesitate to contact me.

In any case, I hope everyone can take a deep breath during spring break and then be ready to wind up the semester strong!

Thanks…Jeanette