It is with gratitude and enthusiasm that I write to inform you that Thomas E. Fuja, Professor and Chair of Electrical Engineering, has agreed to serve as Interim Dean of the College of Engineering effective August 1, 2018. Tom will serve until a permanent dean is appointed.

You are all aware of Tom’s enormous talent, considerable administrative experience, high standards, and commitment to Notre Dame and its distinctive mission. Please join me in thanking Tom and giving him our full support.

Please also join me in once again thanking Peter Kilpatrick for his selfless commitment to Engineering over the past decade as dean. With characteristic generousness, he has
already started to work hard to ensure a smooth transition to Tom.