Dear colleagues:

As America approaches the long Thanksgiving respite, we wish to express again how deeply we appreciate the hard work and dedication to excellence by each and every one of you during the challenges the University has faced in the last several years.

In recognition of your service we have decided to provide leave benefit eligible employees with three additional paid gift days this year during our Reduced Service Days (December 28 - 30). For employees in union-represented bargaining units the plan will be discussed through the required collective bargaining process.

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