<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-dec21487-7fff-cc2c-061e-8ccd4b972dcc"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-9e41269a-7fff-28df-9eac-bc706da677f1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">SENT ON BEHALF OF JOSEE LAROCHELLE, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE</span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Colleagues,</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">With summer approaching, so does the start of various construction projects on campus. You may have already noticed that one such project is underway - the Kehoe Building and Myers Fine Arts Building parking lot project. Construction began last week and has resulted in closing the lot, changed traffic patterns between Rugar St. and Broad St., and the removal of trees.  We are excited for the conclusion of this project as it will not only improve one of our more prominent campus spaces, but add new accessible parking spaces and electric vehicle charging stations.  As with any project we appreciate your patience when faced with the inconveniences and unsightly appearances that may result. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We understand that our green space and our trees are so important to the climate and our campus community.  </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">  With this project, the removal of trees was necessary to ensure we meet state standards for accessible parking spaces and improve our support for electric vehicles.  Once construction in this area has been completed, we will determine the practicality and placement of new trees and or greenery.  Your facilities team is committed to maintaining our campus for the enjoyment of all and ensuring all have access to our campus.  Thank you for your patience while this project is completed.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Visit our </span><a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/facilities-construction-services/capital-plan/construction-project-updates.html" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Construction Updates page</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> to learn more about this project and more. </span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE</b></font></div><div>Kehoe Building<br></div><p style="font-size:12.8px;margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2">101 Broad Street</font></span></p><p style="font-size:12.8px;margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2">Plattsburgh, NY 12901</font></span></p><p style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><br></p></div></div></div></div></div>