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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 1, 2026 9:03 AM<br>
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Congratulations to both of you!</div>
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Congratulations Professors Searles and Rufa! Well deserved.</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 31, 2026 9:32:10 PM<br>
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<div dir="auto">Congrats to Bruce and Adam,
<div>Well deserved promotion.</div>
<div>Best wishes </div>
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Bruce Searles and Adam Rufa have each been promoted to Professor. 🎉🎉🎉</div>
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I think you all know the wonderful work they both do - please reach out to them to show your appreciation of their efforts for their students, colleagues, professions, and the CHP. Many thanks to you both for your hard work, and congratulations Bruce and Adam. </div>
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Also, many thanks to Kerry and the Appointments Promotion and Tenure Committee for their work reviewing the files.</div>
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