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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Faculty and Students,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Due to the impending storm forecasted for Monday, February 5th, we have made the decision to close the office for the day to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff and students.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We encourage everyone to stay indoors and avoid any unnecessary travel during the storm. Our priority is the safety of our faculty, staff, and students, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For any urgent matters or inquiries, please feel free to reach out via email, and we will respond as soon as possible once normal operations resume.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your attention, and please stay safe and warm during the storm.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Christina Gnuschke<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Financial and Administrative Officer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">CHASS - Economics & Political Science | University of California, Riverside<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">2122D Watkins Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Riverside, CA 92521<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Office: (951) 827-1477 | <a href="mailto:christina.gnuschke@ucr.edu">
<span style="color:blue">christina.gnuschke@ucr.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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