August 5, 2409

Students, faculty, administrators and staff of the Institute!

I am pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the Deedlit Satori Mandeville faculty for the upcoming school year.

Jeremy Clarkson - Dr. Clarkson will be the primary instructor for our new Automotive and Transportation Engineering program in the Advanced High School and University Divisions. In this capacity, he will also be serving as faculty advisor for the newly established Motor Club. As an enthusiastic proponent of hands-on investigation, complete student involvement, and the personal style of instruction, he will, we feel, be a perfect fit for the Institute community. [N.B. Legal guardians of all non-emancipated minor students will be required to submit Form 34-C Waiver of Instructional Liability to the Registrar's Office before enrolling in these courses or joining the Motor Club.]

Sir James May CKE KCVO GC TCBC - Sir James comes to the Institute at the personal recommendation of, and as a replacement for, Professor Kraalgh vestai-Kalaan upon the latter's return to the Klingon Empire. An accomplished Klingon linguist and student of military history, he is also a duelist of some renown, which will stand him in good stead as he assumes Professor Kraalgh's role as faculty advisor for the Institute Duelists' Society. In addition to the Klingon language and literature classes formerly taught by Professor Kraalgh, Sir James will be offering courses in 20th- through 22nd-century military history and assisting with the work of the Music and Performing Arts Department.

Richard Hammond - Mr. Hammond needs no introduction to our more artistically-inclined students, I'm sure, since his work as a painter, automobile designer, and architect is well-known throughout the galaxy. He is also a licensed structural engineer with extensive experience in industrial and architectural accident investigation. He will be the principal instructor for our Crash and Failure Science course, replacing departing guest professor Adam Savage, and lead practical classes in two- and three-dimensional art as well as participating in Dr. Clarkson's engineering lectures and serving as a second advisor for the Motor Club.

Please join me in welcoming these three colorful and well-qualified individuals to the DSM family!

With warm regards,

Roland E. Tiefeld
President, Deedlit Satori Mandeville Memorial Institute

P.S. Yes, they are those three blokes off Top Gear.

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