Dear KAUST family,
The time has come for Lily and me to take our leave and bid farewell to you and our home by the Red Sea.
As we part ways on our respective life journeys, I hope you will take heart in some of my thoughts shared at the May 7 reception held in my honor. In my speech, Reflections on A Living Gift, I spoke of the importance of openness and rootedness in building a university of global excellence by the Red Sea.
Lily and I go from Thuwal with fond memories of our times here and the warm friendships we have enjoyed with you all, our KAUST family. We want to thank each and every one of you and wish you all the very best.
Until we meet again, مع السلامة, Adios, Arrivederci, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehen, नमस्ते, Paalam, Selamat Tinggal, 再见.
With all good wishes,
Choon Fong Shih
Founding President