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DUE,</span></p>

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we look back at everything we have accomplished over the last year, who stands
out to you? There are so many incredible things that we have achieved and I
want to make sure these efforts do not go unnoticed. We are launching a staff
appreciation “wall” and we need your help to make it a success!</span></p>

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invite you to share a brief note of thanks or appreciation for a colleague who
has made a difference in your work life. Please include:</span></p>

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 <li style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Name of the person you are
     recognizing</span></li>
 <li style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">A brief “Thank You”</span></li>
</ul>

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will be compiling these “Thank Yous” to share during our upcoming Staff
Appreciation Breakfast on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please
send these notes to <a href="mailto:mona.nelson@ucr.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">mona.nelson@ucr.edu</a>
by <b><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"></span>Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5 pm. </b></span></p>

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you for everything you do to support one another, the team and our students.</span></p>

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