<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap">Dear Friends,</span><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Just a few weeks ago, we were looking forward to welcoming alumni back to campus this fall for our first traditional, in-person Homecoming in two years. However, with COVID-19 cases on the rise both nationally and regionally, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's Homecoming festivities, previously scheduled for Oct. 15 and 16.  Our concern for the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the surrounding community remains our top priority.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">In lieu of Homecoming, we will host the following special events on Oct. 16, exclusively for the Class of 2020:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">a modified graduation ceremony, as we were unable to host traditional commencement events in May and December 2020</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">a celebratory gathering for the Class of 2020</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">a tree dedication in honor of the Class of 2020 by Hawkins Pond.</span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">I hope it will bring everyone some measure of joy to engage with this group of returning 2020 alumni, since they were sent home at the beginning of the pandemic most abruptly. Stringent safety measures will apply for this group of alumni visitors.  </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Many programs across campus have independently hosted in-person alumni and friend mini-reunions on campus (and downtown) during Homecoming Weekend.  This has been a wonderful Plattsburgh tradition much enjoyed by our alumni.  However, we need your help to avoid "pop-up" reunions this fall.  No college sponsored alumni activities should be offered except those provided for the Class of 2020. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We encourage you to honor the spirit of Homecoming by connecting virtually with alumni whenever you are able. Your relationships with our alumni are the foundation of our Proud Past and Strong Future.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Best wishes for a safe and productive fall semester.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Anne</span></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif">ANNE WHITMORE HANSEN</span></div><font color="#0b5394" size="2"><div style="margin:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:18px;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><div style="margin:0px;line-height:18px">Vice President for Institutional Advancement</div><div style="margin:0px;line-height:18px">Executive Director, Plattsburgh College Foundation</div><div style="margin:0px;line-height:18px">107 Hawkins Hall</div><div style="margin:0px;line-height:18px">101 Broad Street<br>Plattsburgh, NY 12901</div><div style="margin:0px;line-height:18px">(o) <a title="Office Phone Number" href="tel:+1-518-564-2090" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);margin:0px;line-height:18px;display:inline;background-color:transparent">518-564-2090</a></div><a title="SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni Link" href="https://alumni.plattsburgh.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);margin:0px;line-height:18px;font-weight:bold;display:block;background-color:transparent">alumni.plattsburgh.edu</a><div style="margin:0px;line-height:18px"><a title="Visit SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni on Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/PlattsburghAlumni/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);margin:0px;line-height:18px;text-decoration-line:none;display:inline-block;background-color:transparent"><img width="30" height="30" alt="Facebook Logo" src="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_images/about/facebook-logo-60x60.png" style="border-style: none; margin: 7px 3px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"></a> <a title="Follow SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni on Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/pburghalumni" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);margin:0px;line-height:18px;text-decoration-line:none;display:inline-block;background-color:transparent"><img width="30" height="30" alt="Twitter Logo" src="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_images/about/twitter-logo-60x60.png" style="border-style: none; margin: 7px 3px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"></a> <a title="Visit SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni on Instagram" href="https://www.instagram.com/plattsburghalumni/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);margin:0px;line-height:18px;text-decoration-line:none;display:inline-block;background-color:transparent"><img width="30" height="30" alt="Instagram Logo" src="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_images/about/instagram-logo-60x60.png" style="border-style: none; margin: 7px 3px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"></a> <a title="Visit SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni on LinkedIn" href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/35478/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);margin:0px;line-height:18px;text-decoration-line:none;display:inline-block;background-color:transparent"><img width="30" height="30" alt="LinkedIn Logo" src="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_images/about/linkedin-logo-60x60.png" style="border-style: none; margin: 7px 3px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"></a></div></div><img width="200" height="40" alt="SUNY Plattsburgh Logo" src="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_images/about/suny-plattsburgh-email-logo.png" style="border-style: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: middle; display: block;"></font><div> <br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><i><span style="font-size:10pt">This message and any accompanying information or documents 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