MU magazine fall 2023 Volume 117 | Issue 2 | Fall 2023 | Page 7

MU | Presidential Reflections
Of course , just chatting with students while they have lunch or seeing them at Sisters Café ( our little campus Starbucks coffee shop ) are other ways to connect with them . I was even invited to participate at my first Kenapocomoco Peace Coalition meeting .
I have been incredibly impressed by the level of student engagement since I started at Manchester . Students regularly come to Tall Oaks , where they continue the tradition of signing a wall when they visit . I see their involvement and passion each day , and I envision their potential to change the world !
I am so grateful to serve Manchester . Dr . Stacy H . Young , President
CLOCKWISE : Students sign a wall in Tall Oaks , where the president resides ; Young with student Kora Beasley and alumna Bridget Nash ’ 23 ; Young meets students after being announced as Manchester ’ s 16th president on May 1 , 2023 ; Young handing out snacks at move-in day ; President Young ( center ) with presidents emeriti Bill Robinson ( left ) and Dave McFadden ( right ) at Young ’ s inauguration .
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