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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 29, 2025 9:26 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Graduate Chairs & Program Directors <VPR-GraduateChairs@catmail.ohio.edu><br>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Hello all,</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">I have a message from Cindy Torres, one of the students on the GradCon planning committee. It is as follows:</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">"We are excited to invite you and your graduate students to participate in GradCon 2025, Ohio University’s third annual Graduate Convention, taking
place on February 28, 2025, at the Schoonover Center. The event will run from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">GradCon offers an incredible platform for graduate students to showcase their research, exchange ideas, and connect with professionals across disciplines. This year’s theme,
"Thriving in Academia and Beyond," focuses on preparing for life after graduate school while continuing to excel in academia.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">We invite your students to register for this dynamic event, where they will have the opportunity to engage in talks, workshops, and a panel on thriving beyond academia. It’s
a great opportunity for professional growth and networking!</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">To register, please visit the
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00OAZqLlBBGNnEO" target="_blank" title="https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00OAZqLlBBGNnEO"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">registration link</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">.
We look forward to having your students join us for this exciting event."</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Best regards,</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Cindy Torres<br>
Communications and Marketing Subcommittee<br>
Grad Con 2025 Committee<br>
Graduate Student Senate<br>
Ohio University</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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