Today the Office of Admissions will be sending out its first round of acceptance emails to the new members of our Valemont University student body. I'd like to extend a warm congratulations - you've just taken a step towards a bright new future.

One of the most inspiring things about being a professor is witnessing a young mind open to a world of possibility. Valemont is an exceptional school, with exceptional students brimming with intellectual curiosity. There is nothing more gratifying than being able to make those first few marks on the tabula rasa.

I am saddened that our new beginnings must be tainted by the tragic circumstances of Eric Gracen. Eric seemed to 'come to life' here at Valemont. While we mourn, I firmly believe that the way we can best honor his memory is to carry on, representing the ideals of Valemont University and its centuries of tradition.

Welcome to campus, and what I promise will be the most unforgettable experience of your life!

Best regards,

Prof. Nicholas Blunt