Constructive criticism
I am pleased that the Board of Visitors has approved the renovations to the Rotunda and that the work will be proceeding next year. Nevertheless, I implore the University architect and the restoration team to find a way to initiate and shorten the schedule so it does not impact potentially two commencements. If the overall schedule is currently projected as lasting 12 to 14 months, as has been announced, there is no reason to believe it is not possible to shorten this so that work can start immediately after the 2012 commencement and be completed before the 2013 commencement.