I want to begin by thanking you for all that you do for the California State University. I know that the reason our university system keeps moving along, day in and day out, is because of the work that you do.
Some people say that academics are the heart of the university.
That may be true. Imagine a body with out bones or muscles. That's pretty much what our university would look like if it weren't for all of you. So thank you for holding us together, helping us stay strong, and keeping this university in motion. With your careful budgeting, accounting, and auditing, you help us maintain our integrity and our reputation for accountability.