<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-4a705d5a-7fff-e1c0-d4d5-d2a0292ef8fc"><font color="#000000"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dear Campus Community,</span><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">As we approach tomorrow, the anniversary of September 11, 2001, we pause to remember a day that profoundly impacted our nation and forever altered our world. It is a time to honor the lives lost and recognize the bravery and resilience of those who stood tall in the face of unimaginable tragedy.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The events of September 11 remind us of the enduring importance of community, compassion, and unity—values that resonate deeply here at SUNY Plattsburgh. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for our diverse student body, where every student is valued and empowered to reach their educational goals, continues to guide us. Together, we strive to create a community where all Cardinals are seen, supported, and truly belong.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">In the aftermath of that tragic day, we witnessed an extraordinary spirit of service and sacrifice—not only from first responders but from countless individuals who came together to aid those in need. Today, we also honor the service members who have made personal sacrifices to safeguard our country and offer our deepest support to those who lost loved ones as a result.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">We especially remember Cardinal family members who were directly affected, including alumni Robert Sutcliffe '84 and William J. Erwin '92, whose names are inscribed on the 9/11 memorial plaque beside Hawkins Pond (adjacent to Hudson Annex), and NYS Trooper Brian Falb ‘92, who passed in 2017 from his role as a responder at the World Trade Center. The Office of Alumni Relations has honored Trooper Falb by working with his family to establish a memorial endowment in his name.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">I invite all members of our campus community to join in a moment of silence tomorrow morning at 10:03 a.m. at the 9/11 memorial plaque, as we remember those we lost and reflect on the enduring legacy of that day.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">As we continue to reflect, let us reaffirm our commitment to the greater good—whether through acts of kindness, service to our community, or by ensuring SUNY Plattsburgh remains a place where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported.</span></p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Sincerely,</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Alexander Enyedi</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">President, SUNY Plattsburgh</span></font></span><br c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