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<p class="MsoNormal">I wanted to remind you of this event happening today, since it is planned to occur at and around Old Main.  It’s difficult to predict what might happen.  The Forbes Building will be open, but I would recommend you remain alert at all times
 this afternoon.  If you encounter anything that concerns you, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  <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>David W. Galbraith, PhD</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Interim Director</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">School of Plant Sciences | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<br>
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Forbes 303 | 1140 E. South Campus Dr.<br>
PO Box 210036 | Tucson, AZ 85721<br>
Phone 520-205-1962 (Cell) <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>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.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Interim Provost Ronald W. Marx <provost@comms.arizona.edu>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 8, 2023 9:06 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> galbraith@arizona.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> For Awareness: Planned Student Walkout on Thursday<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:#212121">I want to make you aware of an event planned for Thursday afternoon that could disrupt some classes on the main campus. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:#212529"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#212529"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:#212529"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:black;background:white">As part of a larger effort across the nation, a Walkout for Palestine event is planned at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. As the name indicates, the event encourages students to walk
 out of class, and then to participate in a rally at Old Main followed by a march. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:#222222;background:white">Faculty should feel free to follow their normal attendance guidelines for students who choose
 to leave or miss class.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:#212529"><br>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:black;background:white">T</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:#222222;background:white">he University has a long history of embracing and protecting free speech and expression,
 and we encourage our students (and the broader community) to make their voices heard peacefully and civilly.  </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:#212529"><br>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:#222222;background:white">Finally, be assured that the Office of Public Safety, including the University of Arizona Police Department, is aware of and prepared for the event.<br>
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Sincerely,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:#212529"><br>
<br>
Ronald W. Marx<br>
Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost<br>
The University of Arizona​​​​​<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;color:#333333">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.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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