In bidding farewell to Alan Shotter as he leaves the position of Director of TRIUMF on April 30, I am sure I speak for everyone at TRIUMF when I thank him most sincerely for his service. Alan’s leadership over the past six years has been invaluable and his contribution to the life of TRIUMF has been outstanding. Alan told me he plans to continue his research at TRIUMF and we will look forward to his visits. Alan, we wish you all the best in the future.

On May 1, TRIUMF will welcome Nigel Lockyer as its new Director. Nigel comes to TRIUMF from the University of Pennsylvania where he served as Professor of Physics. His area of research is high energy particle physics, most recently at Fermilab. In addition, he has served on many important national and international committees, including CFI and NSERC committees.

On behalf of everyone at TRIUMF, I want to welcome Nigel and wish him well as he meets the challenges ahead.•