From: Thomas'

I had the opportunity to hear President Martin speak (briefly)at the last Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce meeting. I thought her to be smart, witty, and knowledgeable. I look forward to being a part of her presidency both as a student and a member of the community.

From: Rosemary Weston Gil, Department Head

Congratulations from the Department of World Languages. We are at your service and ready to serve the Michigan community!

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From: Natalie

I'm hoping to make it!

From: Jayne Dissette

Congratulations President Martin! This is a great event and I'm looking forward to your wonderful inauguration and getting to spend the day at EMU!

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From: Rocky J. Jenkins

Congratulations to Dr. Martin. I am optimistic that Dr. Martin's presidency begins a new era for EMU that is more collaborative, communicative and effective. Best regards for a long and successful tenure at EMU.

From: Katie Anderson-Levitt

Best wishes, Sue, for your presidency and for EMU. Sorry I can't join you for the celebration because I'm out of town on the 20th. We look forward to working alongside EMU to educate more and more of the citizens of Southeast Michigan. --Katie Anderson-Levitt, Dean of Arts, Sciences, & Letters, University of Michigan-Dearborn

From: Mark A Jackson

Congratulations, President Martin. The staff and students of the Holman Learning Center look forward to working with you.

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From: Christine R. Day, Ph.D.

Dear Dr. Martin: Welcome to EMU. We are so happy you accepted the invitation to come to lead our university. We have noticed your leadership already, and we look forward to the innovation that you will bring to the University. Best wishes always. Faculty Member Chris Day

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From: LaGina Taylor

I have seen you on campus many times. It is wonderful that you are taking such an active role at EMU keep up the good work we need it

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From: Kathryn Couture

This is a moment in EMU's history I do not want to miss!

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From: DC Rouseau

I extend my congratulations to Dr. Susan W. Martin, Ph.D. on her appointment as Eastern Michigan University's 22nd president, and I wish her the very best as she prepares to lead this fine institution. Dr. Martin has been a long time vital member of higher educations administration. Under her leadership, the quality of our faculty will become even stronger, and scholarly productivity will increase.

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From: Regina Haas

Thank you so much for being a wonderful supporter of the EMU music program. We have all noticed your dedication to our program and the efforts you are making to assist in any way you can. Thank you so very much and we hope the efforts are wide spread and continue!

From: Kevin Miller

Congratulations!

From: Donna Bobcean

We are so proud to formally welcome you and Dr. Martin in to the Eastern Michigan Family.

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From: Tom Borg

President, We are so excited about your having your leadership here at Eastern Michigan University. The best is yet to come!

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From: Diane Porretta Fox

We are thankful for your committment and energies ---providing a hopeful future here at EMU.

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From: Ramesh Garg

Dear Dr. Martin, Please accept my heartiest congratulations for this historic day as we inaugurate your Presidency of EMU. I look forward to your leadership for many years to come. These are trying times for EMU and for the USA. Many challenges lie ahead of us. We are with you to accept our responsibilities during these tough times. With best wishes, Ramesh C. Garg, D.B.A. Professor of Finance Dept. of Accounting and Finance

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From: Maria Farrugia

Welcome to EMU and good luck.

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From: Jeanne Lagana

Hello, I am a secretary at Career Services Center and am looking forward to attending the inauguration.

From: Margaret Best

Welcome to EMU. It is a great place.

From: Rebecca Palomo

Welcome! I hope you give a positive image to our school. Best of luck, RPalomo

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From: Mary Larkin

Congratulations and thank you for leading the EMU community into a future of value and excellence.

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From: Hussain Ali Anwar

A very warm welcome to our new president Susan W. Martin. We are glad to have you as our new president and we hope that EMU and EMU students will flourish in your presence. Wish you all the best !

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From: Wade Shen

Set a clear direction for EMU, and make it an academic institute.

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From: Tammy Morle

As a staff member, student, parent of a student and community member, I am extremely grateful for the value that Dr. Martin has already added to the university. I look forward in great anticipation, the future for the university.

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