To: All Faculty & All Academic Professionals & All Civil Service Staff
           <everybody@illinois.edu> 
    From: "Vice President and Chancellor Robert A. Easter" <chancellor@illinois.edu>

Reply-To: chancellor@illinois.edu
 Subject: MASSMAIL - Message of Gratitude

Dear Colleagues:

On Sunday I had the pleasure of congratulating the Class of 2011 as they 
received their diplomas at Assembly Hall during our 140th Commencement. 
As I watched them line up in their blue caps and gowns, their families 
and friends beaming with pride, I felt optimistic about this university 
and about the future of this nation.
 
You should also take pride in the achievement of our graduates. What 
enables us year after year to flourish is the dedication to excellence of 
our faculty and staff. Together we are transforming the lives of 
thousands of young women and men and creating the next generation of 
American and world leaders. Is there a greater calling than that?

With gratitude and appreciation,

Robert A. Easter
Interim Vice President, University of Illinois
Interim Chancellor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 
This mailing approved by:
The Office of the Chancellor

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