From: Myranda Muhleman

I would just like to congratulate you on behalf of Sigma Delta Tau here at Eastern Michigan University. It is very empowering to see a woman in charge of the university. Again, congratulations.

From: Karen L. Lawrence-Webster

Susan, Thanks for the breath of freshness!

From: Dr. Pat Williams-Boyd

On behalf of the Curriculum and Instruction faculty in the Department of Teacher Education, we welcome you here as a colleague and as our President. You have our support and our best wishes as you join us in this rich endeavor. May you, too, share in the rewards of fulfilled student dreams.

From: Christine Tanner

You look so excited! I am thrilled for you and EMU! Congratulations and best wishes for a long and successful tenure!

From: Mike Fry

I have seen, heard, and witnessed so many great things already from our new President! I am so very excited to see the new direction Eastern will pursue. Congratulations Dr. Martin I am even prouder now to be an alumnus of EMU!

From: Bridget Carney

Congratulations Dr. Martin!! I am so happy that you are our new president, and I think that the university is very fortunate to have you here. Thank you!

From: Judy Church

Dear President Martin: I feel a new light has been turned on for our University. You bring such an enthusiastic presence and vibrant smile that I am excited to see new changes, changes that will bring back the great reputation that our EMU deserves. Congratulations on becoming EMU first lady.

From: Hany Abdelwahed

I wish you success as you guide Eastern Michigan University towards academic excellence and prosperity.

From: Brian Hurd

Congratulations President Martin!! This University has long awaited an inspirational leader like yourself, and I know that you will take EMU to new heights. Thanks for all of your future hard work and dedication.

From: Jess Mulcahy

I would just like to say how inspiring it is to have Susan Martin as our new President. Even before the inauguration, she has shown how much she truly cares for the school and its students. I look forward to working with President Martin in the upcoming years!

From: Ben Hancock

Dr. Martin, Congratulations on your inauguration! I know that you'll do a wonderful job. Best, Ben

From: Caitlin O'Connor

President Martin, Congratulations! I look forward to having you as our new President. I wish you luck!

From: Mary Boston

Congratulations on your appointment. The future looks bright for EMU.

From: Paul Richards

We look forward to you guiding this university in reaching its greatest potential. Congratulations!

From: Michael Wold

Going to Eastern was a real turning point in my life. Eastern is Education.

From: Linda Panzica

While we missed your speech preparing for the reception at the Student Center, we appreciate being able to read it on the E-mich site. Love the pictures of you that are posted. I think the photographer captured the real you--warm and sincere. I knew you were going to be different when I saw you in the Student Center several times, very early in the morning before you even took office. Linda Panzica

From: Jessica Edwards

Welcome to our wonderful university!

From: Finesse Dance Team

Congratulations President Susan Martin, and have a blessed year :-)

From: Irene Mcnamara

congratulations!

From: Robert James Hrabec

President Martin, Congratulations and best wishes on your presidency at EMU. May the university rise to great achievements and recognition under your leadership. Sincerely, Robert J. Hrabec

From: Dion Dargin

Congradualtions!!!!

From: Joanna Vecchiarelli Scott

Congratulations! As The Economist wrote on the eve of President-Elect Obama's victory, "It's time." And indeed, it was time for us to welcome you and inaugurate an era of change. You are a true academic who understands the mission and challenges of EMU faculty, has high level State-wide experience and credibility, and a workable plan for our future. In your inaugural address, I was delighted to hear you speak of our complementary partnership with the University of Michigan. You are the first President to have so skillfully indicated in a just a few words how we can understand and benefit from each other at our opposite ends of Washtenaw Avenue. Brava!

From: Chakravarthi Mallikarjun Nagolu

good luck to Dr. Susan W. Martin

From: Felicia Wilson-Renfroe

Congratulations Dr. Martin ! Working days and attending school at night prevented me from attending the Inauguration. But you have my support. I am proud to be a returning student. This is a fine University and we are grateful to have you as our President. With your vision and the support from others like you ~ we will continue to move forward in a positive direction.

From: Darrien Ester Jr.

I would just like to congratulate you again and commend you for embarking on a journey that will change the lives of many people for the better.