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Thank you so much, Nic, for everything that you have done. </div>
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Your assistance was always prompt, and you truly supported me in so many ways. I truly and deeply appreciate it. Many, many congratulations on your new role. They are so lucky to have you!</div>
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Best regards, </div>
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<b>Ali Mohammed, Ph.D.</b></div>
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Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist/Agronomist/Organic Cropping Systems</div>
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School of Plant Sciences</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 26, 2025 12:30 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [Plantsci] SPLS: Change in the business office, and congratulations Nic Propp</font>
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Dear SPLS community,</div>
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I am writing to share news of a change in our SPLS business office, <i>and </i>at the same time, to share my warmest congratulations and best wishes for Nic Propp, who has been selected to be the new Business Manager for another team in CALES. Congratulations,
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Over these past months, Nic has been an essential part of our SPLS team. I have appreciated his hard work, talents, and friendly spirit. Thus, it's both joyful and bittersweet as he advances to take on new responsibilities and opportunities.</div>
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Fortunately, this news is not a 'goodbye' at this time: Nic's essential role will continue with us until we can transition to onboarding new financial professionals to support our unit's endeavors. We have searches ongoing at this time. To ease the transition
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I thank Nic for his time with us and for his ongoing commitment in support of SPLS. </div>
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Best wishes as you embark on your new position, Nic!</div>
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Warm regards,</div>
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