<div dir="ltr">Hello,<div><br></div><div>I hope this note finds you well.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm writing to welcome you (back) for the fall semester, and to begin some dialogue regarding important items and events:</div><div><br></div><div>1. Spring semester grad-selected speaker. Dave and Mark have asked that the graduate students select a speaker for the plant sciences semester series this upcoming spring. To get us going, I have shared the Google Drive list of potential speakers that were nominated last year. Junpeng, Jen, Kelly, and Evan - you have nominees from last year - please review them and remove any that should no longer be considered. To all, please take the time to nominate a speaker of your choice by providing a brief biosketch for us all to consider. This is a great opportunity to bring to the UA colleagues, potential employers, and just plain cool science.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWNu8dF-otnrSm9gx9wtyPMdnN23FuSCnifAZI_2XdY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWNu8dF-otnrSm9gx9wtyPMdnN23FuSCnifAZI_2XdY/edit?usp=sharing</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>2. Grad club position elections. The plant sciences graduate student club (of which you are a member) will have its first meeting of the semester sometime soon. In addition to our normal agenda, we will work to elect new officials to help keep the club organized. Please consider volunteering for a position, as well as others who may be fit for one. Please respond to the Doodle poll below to indicate your availability for this first club meeting:</div><div><br></div><div><a id="gmail-participationLink" name="participationLink" href="http://doodle.com/poll/g75svf8e35cp8gqy" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,102,221);text-decoration:none;margin:0px 20px 10px 0px;width:300px;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px">http://doodle.com/poll/g75svf8e35cp8gqy</a><span style="color:rgb(50,50,50);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px"></span><div class="gmail-spaceDBefore" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:14px 0px 0px;color:rgb(50,50,50);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px"><div id="gmail-socialHooks" class="gmail-socialHookShare gmail-clearfix" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px"></div></div></div><div>3. Grad directory for PLS undergrad club members. In the past we had started a Google Drive document showcasing the PLS graduates and their interests, for the purpose of providing a resource for undergraduate students interested in pursuing science. Mentorship commitment could range from email-only dialogue, to more involved, in-person discussions and/or meetings. If you are interested please provide/update your information here:</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cwmghcecQIayf929riOqWLA1Jj1qfnGK7G3kIvP6X6s/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cwmghcecQIayf929riOqWLA1Jj1qfnGK7G3kIvP6X6s/edit?usp=sharing</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you and best wishes,</div><div><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div><div><br>Justin Shaffer<br></div></div>PhD Candidate</div><div>School of Plant Sciences<br>University of Arizona<br></div>303 Forbes Building<br></div>1140 E. South Campus Drive<br>Tucson, AZ 85721<br></div>520 626 1035<br></div></div></div></div>
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