A Thanksgiving Message from the Vice President of Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion

Good day!

In a very short time, many families across the country will be celebrating an American tradition, as well as one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. This is such a wonderful time of year filled with family, friends and delicious food. It is a time when we take a moment out of our busy lives and give thanks for the blessings of the past year and for the people we hold close in our thoughts. From pre-meal prayers to providing meals to the homeless, the holiday is truly a celebration of gratitude. I am very much aware that not all students and families celebrate Thanksgiving, but I use this holiday as a reminder to say “thank you” more often, to let people know that they have made a difference in my life. And since I can’t do that in person, I wanted to send my gratitude through this letter.

This year, I want to take a moment to thank you. I want to thank you for your Berklee student. Because of your student’s position of leadership and commitment to Berklee, I have had the opportunity to get to know and further appreciate them for their hard work and dedication to the Berklee community. Although of course I have not met every student on the Berklee campus, it is our student population that makes Berklee so special.

I am honored to serve Berklee as the vice president of Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion, and I appreciate all of the students whom I have had the opportunity to work with. However, I have realized that I need to be more diligent in thanking not only our students, but also their families, who have guided and supported these young adults. Because of all you have done and continue to do, your student has become an integral part of our community.

Please accept my fond appreciation and thanks for your Berklee student’s efforts and achievements in making this community such an extraordinary place.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

Sincerely,

Christopher Kandus-Fisher
Vice President of Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion