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    From: "uipres@uillinois.edu" <uipres@uillinois.edu>

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 Subject: MASSMAIL - PRESMAIL

December 17, 2002


Dear Colleagues:

	As the semester ends and we make plans for holiday celebrations 
and family gatherings, Joan and I extend our warmest wishes to you.
	This has been an extraordinarily difficult year, not only for 
this great university, but also for the entire state of Illinois and, 
indeed, much of the nation. However, this is not the moment to detail the 
negative impacts of a sluggish economy or the uncertainties of life in a 
post-9/11 world.
	This is the moment to express my deep gratitude to all members of 
the University of Illinois family for whatever role you fulfill in making 
this university operate at the highest level. As teachers, scholars, 
researchers, program associates, extension advisers, electricians, 
secretaries, librarians, nurses, curators, janitors, and so on--an 
amazing assemblage of good men and women--you make this university 
succeed in so many ways.
	The calendar year draws to a close, but we are only halfway 
through the academic year. Our challenge is to remain optimistic through 
next spring; our students, our patients, and others who rely on us must 
be served.
	Again, thank you for your good work. Have a peaceful and joyous 
holiday season and a healthy and happy new year.


James J. Stukel

President	
uipres@uillinois.edu
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The Office of the President

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