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   Introduction

I am pleased to have the opportunity to report to the Subcommittee today on behalf of the State’s flagship institution. We are entering the 150th anniversary year of this great institution. To celebrate this momentous occasion we are planning a year of exciting activities spanning Fall 2005 to Fall 2006. I invite members of the General Assembly to visit often over this jubilee year.

A 150th anniversary is a milestone for any organization. It gives us a chance to celebrate our achievements and plan the institution’s legacy for coming generations. What role will the University of Maryland play in the State 50 years hence, or 25 or even 10 years from now? The decisions we all make now will determine that future. I would like to use my time today to speak about the successes and stresses that govern the outcomes.



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