Being the articulation point between the so-called real world and the world in which the mathematicians live, the secretary's office plays an important role for the functioning of our institute. For the past few years, we were very happy to have Monika Peterseil in this important position. She has resolved all the matters that arose with competence, efficiency, and professionalism. We are grateful for her dedicated service during her time at the institute and we wish her all the best for her up-coming new life as pensionist.

At the same time, we welcome Cornelia Strasser to the institute, who will take over Monika's job as institute secretary, and we are looking forward to working with her. The picture shows how Monika hands over a symbolic key of the secretary's office to Conny.