I was speaking to one of my students yesterday who was worried about something she had sent to a fellow student by mistake. I told her that she only needed to contact that student, explain the situation, and that I was sure that they would respect her wishes. She wasn't so sure.

It hasn't been that long since I was a student myself at Valemont. While the technology has changed, I would hope that the respect for your peers has not. While our beautiful campus spans many acres, you are essentially living in close quarters with people that you are just getting to know.

That proximity - whether it is with a roommate, a House member, a professor - should not be confused with familiarity. Please respect your fellow students' privacy. Your time at Valemont should be a time of personal exploration and discovery, but not at the expense of others.

Did the student in question do the right thing? I certainly hope so.

Best regards,

Prof. Blunt