To My Fellow Blue Devils,

As President of the Graduate and Professional Student Government, it is my honor and humbling
privilege to welcome you to Duke University! Even in my third and final year as a Duke student, I
continue to be inspired and energized by my peers who have traveled across the world to drive
impact as a Blue Devil.

While at Duke, you will assuredly be challenged and pushed out of your comfort zone as you
explore some of the world’s most pressing issues of our time. However, you will also grow into
your roles as changemakers and innovators as professors and students push you into reaching
new bounds. You will soon find how quickly this campus will catalyze your growth and cement
your place in this world as a future leader.

Most importantly, as you settle into your place on campus, remember that this is your journey.
Embrace it. Grow with it. Enjoy the experiences and the risks you will undoubtedly take. And
remember that everyone, from your student leaders to academic faculty, is here to support you
and be a part of your journey. Allow your journey at Duke guide you as you develop your skills
and expertise alongside some of the most renowned and passionate professionals across the
country.

As we look forward into the coming year, I am boundlessly optimistic that GPSG will work
alongside our students to do great things for our communities despite the difficulties that lie
ahead. As your student representatives, GPSG is committed to implementing policies and
launching initiatives that we believe will best serve everyone and meet the needs of today and
tomorrow.

Thank you once again for choosing Duke University. Together, we will make this an exciting and
extraordinary year!

With appreciation,
Keanu Valibia
GPSG President