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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dear M2 Students,</span></div>
<p style="line-height: 15pt; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome back! We are excited to have your outstanding class back on campus! As our
M1 students begin their journey at Upstate, I encourage you to help them feel welcomed, supported, and connected to our community. Your experiences, guidance, and willingness to lend a hand can make a meaningful difference as they navigate their first weeks
on campus. I’ve attached an updated M1 student directory for your reference.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 15pt; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for serving as outstanding ambassadors for Upstate and for helping your new
colleagues get off to a great start.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dean Ruiz</span></div>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Robert F. Ruiz</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Interim Vice President for Educational Services & Dean of Student Affairs</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Upstate Medical University</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">766 Irving Avenue (1225 Weiskotten Hall)</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Syracuse, NY 13210</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Office: 315.464.4816</span></p>
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