With the Commencement ceremony comes a celebration of the endless possibilities that the future holds. Once again, it is time for alumni to elect the association's leadership. On the ballot, you'll find a list of distinguished alumni who are ready and willing to serve, and I know they would appreciate your support. On April 7, the association recognized this year's award candidates at the annual Celebration of Distinction. The recipients of the various awards are exceptional representatives of our entire alumni population.
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Your gifts have been transformed into new facilities, scholarships, and funding that enable George Mason to continue moving forward. Thanks to all of you who have volunteered your time and resources for the good of the school. Summer is fast approaching, as is the 1998 World Congress on Information Technology, which will be held June 21-24 on the Fairfax Campus. I encourage you to participate in this event, which gives George Mason an exclusive opportunity to showcase its academic programs, its technological capabilities, and its role as educator and research partner with the information technology industry. I wish you a most enjoyable summer.