As we prepare to launch into the spring semester and 2014, it is worth taking a moment and reflecting back on the highlights of the past calendar year. As a community, we faced challenges like the September flooding head-on.听 Teams succeeded in research labs and on the field, with group efforts like the MAVEN launch exemplifying the collaborative and world-class work we do at CU-Boulder. Some of our brightest stars received national recognition, and the lights of others were extinguished after full and long contributions to our community and the world.