<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><span id="m_-2518670331617972145gmail-docs-internal-guid-79941a66-7fff-77d2-8924-c28f25af3e91"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,46,46);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">As a reminder, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Monday, October 12, 2026) the campus will be closed to all non-essential employees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,46,46);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The following day has been designated as Liberal Leave day: Tuesday, October 13, 2026. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,46,46);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We encourage colleagues to use annual or other appropriate leave at this time as it can reduce employee stress and burnout, thereby contributing to an employee's mental and physical well-being.  It also allows the University to shut down and/or cut back operations resulting in cost savings. Offices and/or departments with specific work commitments may be required to carry out normal work schedules on these days. Any questions should be directed to your supervisor. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 10pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,46,46);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Under the liberal leave policy, staying out of work is voluntary. If you choose to work, in most cases, you should be able to. However, you are encouraged to discuss your plans with your supervisor as soon as possible.</span></p><p style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 10pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,46,46);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">For information regarding Holidays/Liberal Leave and who to contact please refer to the attachment.</span></p></span><br></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b>HUMAN RESOURCE & PAYROLL SERVICES</b></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font size="2">912 Kehoe Building</font><p style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2"><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=101+Broad+Street+Plattsburgh,+NY+12901&entry=gmail&source=g" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">101 Broad Street</a></font></span></p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2"><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=101+Broad+Street+Plattsburgh,+NY+12901&entry=gmail&source=g" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Plattsburgh, NY 12901</a></font></span></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><font size="2">(o) <a href="tel:(518)%20564-5062" value="+15185645062" target="_blank">518-564-5062</a></font></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><font size="2">(f) <a href="tel:(518)%20564-5060" value="+15185645060" target="_blank">518-564-5060</a></font></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><b><font size="2"><a href="http://plattsburgh.edu/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">plattsburgh.edu</a></font></b></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><b><br></b></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><img src="https://web.plattsburgh.edu/files/914/images/SUNY-Plattsburgh-Email-Logo-2018.jpg"></p></div></div></div></div>
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