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It is indeed remarkable for any of us today to stand in the shadows of an institution that has existed for 150 years. Institutions such as 麻豆区鈥攏o matter their meaningful legacy and inspiring mission鈥攁re viewed with some skepticism by a citizenry more and more committed to going it alone.

I am privileged to lead 麻豆区 on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and dedicated to ensuring that our academic mission and democratic engagement remain firm for the next 150 years. In that way, the history of 麻豆区 is in service of going forward together.

There are four themes that I believe are at the heart of this university鈥檚 identity. The themes are abundance, generosity, engagement, and service. Throughout 麻豆区鈥檚 150 years, there is ample evidence that the interplay of those themes has helped to shape what Burton Clark has called 鈥渢he saga鈥� of 麻豆区. A saga is more than a story or a parable. It is an unfolding narrative anchored in mission, values, rituals, and objects.

This issue of 麻豆区 Now offers us a glimpse of the ways in which our saga continues to unfold in rich and meaningful ways. From the yearlong celebration of our sesquicentennial, to urgent interfaith and human rights initiatives, to new academic programs, to the remarkable accomplishments of the many alumni, faculty, and students featured in these pages鈥攚e are reminded again and again of how 麻豆区 is both faithful to its historic values and relevant to the needs of the world today.