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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi everyone, welcome to the first years and welcome back to
the second and third years. And all such pleasantries to faculty and
staff as well. <br>
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I'm writing to let everyone know that this year, I'll be the student rep for
both the Creative Writing and the Writing for Performing Arts sides of the
department. If there are comments or concerns about anything department
related, please bring them to me.<br>
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In addition, and this was Rebecca's smart suggestion, let me know if you have
work that's being published, put up on stage, or in general doing wonderful
things out in the world. I'll make announcements, so that we don't have
to crow our own accomplishments; I can do it for you! And on that note,
if you are congratulating someone on their achievements, please try to use the
reply, not the reply all, feature. I've heard that sometimes email
servers still include the listserv in the send to section. Try to check
it, and make sure your comments go to one, not all. If we keep the list
serv for announcements, it will be more successful at spreading the word out.</p>
Thanks, and have a great year! <br>
<br>
Alexis<br>
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"Today it is christmas for some,
& for others wednesday, & for still others, if
there are still others, it is buttercup." -Jen Hofer
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