<div dir="ltr"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-f358f822-7fff-a24f-f7a0-d297f223efaa"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Dear Campus Community,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Today marks the one-year anniversary of the horrific October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has directed that all flags at SUNY campuses, including ours, be lowered to half-staff as a symbol of remembrance and respect.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">As we join in solidarity with all those affected, we recognize the far reaching and lasting impact that this tragedy continues to have on communities and individuals here and around the world. I ask that we take this moment to reflect on the deep loss and trauma that continues to resonate from that day. </span></p></span>Please see the following statement from SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr., marking this solemn occasion and reminding us that our shared values of </font><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.3333px">empathy, respect, and unity will guide us forward.</span><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.3333px"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.3333px">Thank you. </span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.3333px"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.3333px">Dr. Alexander Enyedi</span></font></div><div><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.3333px">President<br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></span></font><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">SUNY Communications</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:communications@suny.edu">communications@suny.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 10:17 AM<br>Subject: Statement from SUNY Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on the Anniversary of the October 7 Attack on Israel<br>To: <<a href="mailto:SUNYPIO-L@ls.sysadm.suny.edu">SUNYPIO-L@ls.sysadm.suny.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg6822599782531782925">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Statement from SUNY Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on the Anniversary of the October 7 Attack on Israel<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For Immediate Release: Monday, Oct. 7, 2024</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<a href="mailto:Holly.Liapis@suny.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Holly.Liapis@suny.edu</span></a>, (518) 477-0757
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">“Today, we solemnly mark the anniversary of October 7, a day when horrific acts of terrorism sent waves of grief throughout Israel and the global community. At SUNY, we remember
the victims of these atrocities, pray for the safe return of hostages, and extend our deepest sympathies to the families still mourning their loss. We stand with our Jewish students, faculty, and staff, and all who continue to feel the profound impact of that
tragic day.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">“SUNY remains unwavering in its commitment to making all members of our community feel safe, respected, and supported on our campuses. There is no room for hate, antisemitism,
or any form of discrimination or violence at SUNY.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">“As we reflect on this painful anniversary, we also reaffirm our values of empathy, respect, and unity to guide our actions including our dedication to protecting the safety
and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. Our shared strength comes from standing together, supporting one another, and ensuring that all individuals can pursue their education free from fear or prejudice.”<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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to a Strong Campus Climate” Available Here</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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