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Thanks especially to the good work of Sunil Bhatia, this year's Program Chair, the Division's program was an outstanding one. The program did particularly well to embody this year's divisional theme, "Theory, Practice and Identity in a Global and Culturally Diverse World," and featured both divisional "veterans" and newcomers to the Division. I also want to note the contributions made by Marissa Barnes and Basia Ellis, who ran this year's hospitality suite program. They did a wonderful job and deserve our heartfelt thanks-for their planning and organizational skills, their expertise and good taste in food and drink, and, not least, their hospitality. In terms of hospitality suite programming, two events deserve special mention: a conversation among those interested in exploring issues related to the psychology of aging and a conversation dedicated to exploring the Hoffman report and how the Division might best contribute to future efforts in rethinking ethics in the APA. On behalf of the Division, I want to recognize and express my gratitude to Lisa Osbeck, the Division's Council Representative, who worked hard to address issues tied to the Hoffman report and kept the Division abreast of any and all relevant Council activities. We are fortunate to have Lisa serving in this important role. Finally, we are also fortunate to be able to welcome new members of the Division's Executive Committee: Mary Beth Morrissey (Treasurer), Brent Dean Robbins (Member-at-Large), and Thomas Teo, who will be serving as both Presidentelect and, beginning in January, President. Next year's APA program will benefit from Josh Clegg's service as Program Chair. Following extensive dialogue with Steve Harrist before Steve's passing last year, Josh will be organizing next year's program under the theme of "Psychology's Moral Vision." This will be a fitting way both to honor Steve's legacy and to address some of the many issues and challenges that have emerged this year in the APA.