Traditions are important.
They create continuity between the past, the present, and the future. Rituals, big and small, create a sense of community, of belonging, of ownership. I have no doubt that the very first president of UW, John Hoyt, back in 1886, began to think immediately about ways to create a lasting bond between not only alumni and their alma mater, but also between the people of Wyoming and their only four-year university. This spirit of new traditions has spread to our students. If you haven t been on campus lately, you should visit us.