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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear all:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’d like to welcome you back to the School of Plant Sciences for the fall semester. I hope your summer has been going well. I look forward to hearing about your experiences!
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<p class="MsoNormal">In particular, I’d like to extend a special welcome to all newcomers to the School. We hope you come to enjoy your experiences here as you become familiar with the environment and our expectations.
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<p class="MsoNormal">I know I speak for all the faculty in extending our best wishes to all students, postdocs, and staff. Without you, the School would not be able to achieve its aspirations as a top class unit at the University of Arizona.
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<p class="MsoNormal">As Interim Director, I am here to respond to your questions and concerns, and to share your achievements. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.
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<p class="MsoNormal">All best wishes,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">David<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">David W. Galbraith, PhD</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Interim Director</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">School of Plant Sciences | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<br>
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Forbes 303 | 1140 E. South Campus Dr.<br>
PO Box 210036 | Tucson, AZ 85721<br>
Phone 520-205-1962 (Cell) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="mso-ligatures:none">We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham
and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.</span></i><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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