Esteemed administrators and faculty, fellow students, and members of the Baruch community, I’d like to thank you all for this opportunity to discuss our vision. Imagine a college environment where the students had more time, where they weren’t rushing everywhere, and where they were more relaxed. Where a calmer air washed over everyone and fostered greater learning and more productive graduates. This vision is not beyond our grasp. By addressing a few issues which are wasting our precious time, such as commuting from the dorms and elevator delays, and trying to brighten the college’s atmosphere with some greenery, we can make a huge step towards building a better Baruch.