Within the first few weeks I realized this was my favorite class this semester. Thank you! I have learned a lot about [course subject] and the different topics we presented in class brought up conversations at home. June 15, 2020 Dear Colleagues, As we prepare to close the 2020 academic year, I want to express my immense gratitude for all your hard work and resilience. I have taken a lot from our time in lab and cannot wait to apply it in the future. Extension of election and notice deadlines for COBRA, other group health plan provisions: group health plans subject to ERISA or the Internal Revenue Code must disregard "the Outbreak Period . Marla, you are a modern-day hero and someone I continue to look up to and aspire to become. I can always rely on my professors to be in my corner, both for encouragement and valuable mentorship. Jessica Reyes, operations manager, and Ana Lemus, animal care supervisor, BU Animal Science Center (BUASC), to the BUASC barrier staff. I would be happy to schedule a meeting with you if that is preferable. To every teacher around the world, we have two words for you: Thank you! This class taught me so much that I cannot wait to use it in the real world. New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Thank you! This course, as difficult as it may be, doesnt change the fact that youve become our favorite professor. I loved you as our [subject] professor. Thank you again! opened up for us, however unplanned. Over our shortened spring semester, my professors created opportunities for students to talk to each other using Zoom. To provide you with important, reliable and timely updates about COVID-19, St. Mary's University has created this emergency updates webpage as the primary source of information for the University community. Your email address will not be published. I hope that I get a chance to meet you in-person in future. It is with great pride that we write this end-of-semester message to our campus community. Thank you for sharing the assignments which required genuine brainstorming, the challenging questions definitely improved my conceptual understanding of the subject. If youd like to explain yourself further, request a meeting and save it for a conversation in real-time. Being taught by you made me confident in my skills again. More than ever, I am impressed by your ingenuity, your resilience, your passion and your strength, as we have navigated unprecedented challenges over the past two months. You make everything extremely interesting and tie information in that relates to the topic which makes you think even more. Message from Secretary French. I am deeply moved by the spirit with which staff and Your commitment to our community and everything you've done to support each other is what makes Bradley special. Life in the time of COVID and online classes is HARD. An End of Semester Message to My Students. Their priority, along with their essential staff, is to maintain and keep open University properties and facilities during this pandemic. I am really glad that Virginia Tech decided to change the grading policy to aid students in boosting their GPAs. Teacher Nancy R. received this message out of the blue: "You were my inspiration to becoming a history teacher.". What a way to help kids finish strong! This experience is stressful and disorienting for To be honest, its a lot of work for instructors as well, but I truly appreciate how you spent your time and effort to set up different learning methods to help us understand microbio better. If you report a positive test result for COVID-19, please utilize the CDC guidance outlined on the Testing and Isolation page. For additional information about UNC Asheville's COVID-19 guidelines for the Spring 2022 semester, please visit coronavirus.unca.edu. December 14, 2020 End-of-Semester Message/Well Wishes Dear Liberal Arts Undergraduates: I just wanted to take this opportunity to say "best of luck" as you begin finals week. Thank you for your tips and tricks for studying! You have gone above and beyond to make this transition as smooth as possible for us, and your efforts have not gone unnoticed. will spend more hours alone or with family than you have in your entire life. I am glad professors are doing their best to make classes engaging, even if that means mentioning social justice issues that have been on a rise recently, and letting students know they are more than welcome to reach out and ask for help. Tip: This deserves to be said again: keep it simple. Carlos A. Vazquez, Facilities Management & Operations (FMO) director of custodial operations, to Bill Walter, FMO assistant vice president, and Tom Daley, FMO associate vice president. I definitely hope to have another class with you during my MBA, and in the event I cant, would like to wish you the best in your future endeavours. Need an extension? However, we also recognize that stress is an inevitable part of final classes, final exams and getting ready to leave for a long break. and strange reality. Our donors: Without you, there'd be so much we could not do, and many students who might not be here. I appreciate each one of you coming in during the pandemic to care for critical studies. Thank you for the semester so far November 24, 2020 Williams students, staff and faculty, Yesterday was an important day on the Williams calendar. Please let me know if you would like me to meet with you during your office hours to discuss this further. Then engage in some self-care. End with a concluding phrase and your name ( Sincerely, Juan Pupil) Give a useful subject line ( Research on X) they adapt their courses. Students who test positive for COVID-19 must return home and contact the KU Health Center at 610-683-4082. Thank you for your dedication to research at BU. I am a clinical student, but your class has made me rethink how I can make a difference in my community. Tomorrow we head into our first week of teaching our Many members of our community have experienced extra stress this year because of troubling events across the country, on university campuses and around the world. Thank you for making it such an amazing class, and itll be one of those classes where you remember years after graduation, possibly for a lifetime. I used to attend your class at midnight around 3:00 AM. Ricketts Ends Coronavirus State of Emergency. When I missed the first class because of a course registration related issue, you were so sweet to have a 1-on1 Zoom session with me just to give me a recap of the session. Here is a sample of some of those messages in each of our schools and colleges: Thank you for setting up different types of interactive activities such as Perusall and PollEverywhere. I hope this email finds you well. It was very helpful and clear how much effort you put into your students and how much you enjoy teaching. Thank you for coming in during the pandemic to ensure that our building is in tip-top shape! issues that may arise when classes resume tomorrow. Nederlands: Gerrit Dou, . Im beyond thankful to have you as one of my professors this semester. Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences. Maneesha Kaur Khalae (CAS21) to the Farmers, parents of BU classmate Emily Farmer (CAS21, Wheelock21). Ron and his teams work embodies One BU. I can not wait to continue my education with you next semester! We appreciate you! Now Ive completed my MBA and Im glad I got an opportunity to attend this course with you. William Walter, assistant VP, Facilities Management, along with Tom Daley, associate VP, Facilities Management, have been working diligently around the clock to ensure they are keeping our campuses safe and maintained. "They won't have time to make it up," he said. - Write sincerely with an active voice. And the Bates Communications Office has worked around the clock to make sure that we share fast-evolving information promptly and factually and communicate policy decisions to everyone affected. 6/30/2021 - State COVID-19 Dashboard Concludes as Emergency Ends. 2. Instructors don't always have a chance to learn about the positive impact they have on the students they teach. I enjoyed every minute of our labs as well as exciting stories from your medical life. Geraldine Muir, School of Law associate dean for student affairs, to Nadia Lee (LAW20), president of the LAW Student Government Association, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for working so hard to help us continue our education as best as possible given these circumstances. It is said that it is in the most difficult times that the truth of a persons soul is seen. There were many times where I was very stressed during the semester but you always had a way to reassure me that everything was going to be okay. We learned so much and it was the place we were able to meet each other! We have provided several sample interview thank you letters for your reference. Testing will take place on Tuesday and Thursday from 12-2 pm in Highsmith Student Union (HIG) 125. A good rule of thumb is to expect a response in 24 hours. colleagues who have been working very hard this past week to assist faculty as Will be based on any known 'hot spot' or risk of area. We wanted to say a quick hi and above all, extend our gratitude for your mentorship and encouragement during this challenging and uncertain time. If this is not possible, I would appreciate any suggestions you may have for me in improving my grade for this class. Professor Department of Mathematics College of Liberal Arts and Sciences -Ben Sherwin, Fall 2021 Thank You Message When you have a moment of courage, send it in one easy click. www.bu.edu. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for never letting me down. I also know that you have been working together to figure out Thank you for providing a comprehensive education to our students. You definitively love to teach. E info@sas.rutgers.edu. I have learned a lot, and have taken a few other courses with you. You have helped me better understand math and overcome my fear of math. I wish you many more years of success! Greg! They are also doing a fantastic job in prioritizing the safety of their staff/team. This unexpected Thanks a lot to be our mentor. Thank you all for being in my classes, and I wish you good luck with your future studies and lives beyond the University. Maura C. Monahan, IS&T business systems analyst II, to Elizabeth Mauro, IS&T project manager III. We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy during this time, and we look forward to the day when all of BUs campuses are once again humming with energy and life and the passions that you bring every day. Lane Hall, Room 204 While I understand the rest of you have been avoiding going out and shotgunning beers alongside your classmates during the prime of your social life, I thought it was important for me to get a couple more glory days in before my college experience grinds to a halt. I really enjoyed the environment of class and felt that it fostered a sense of curiosity in myself and my classmates. We all took note of how you would both answer our questions in the moment and further research them to fill in any gaps. I learned so much and it is all because of you. I know that it has been difficult to feel seen. You are one of the most genuine individuals Ive had the pleasure of working with and I am incredibly grateful to call you a friend as well as a colleague. Your leadership, care, and good heart have shown through during this difficult and trying time. I have learned a lot from you. I hope whatever exams you have scheduled go well, and I hope that you feel confident about your work on any final projects that you recently submitted or will be submitting. Thank you for staying behind to help me, even when I know there are lots of other places you'd rather be. Soon we will, oh, and you have to share that amazing cookie recipe with me!! Close contact is defined as being within 6 feet for a cumulative 15 minutes or longer over a 24-hour period, sharing food or beverage, having direct physical contact, or . I just wanted to let you know that you are appreciated and loved. I hope our work on this project for Kupenda doesnt end when this class does, and maybe one day we will find ourselves traveling to Kenya to train their Kuhenza staff!! You always keep your cool, and spoke to students in a professional manner. Many students wrote heartfelt messages, sharing their appreciation for faculty who inspired, encouraged, and prepared them for future careers. Specifically, Glazer advocated maintaining typical standards for upper-division courses populated by students closest to graduation. Thank you for keeping me company on camp when no one else was there. The Thank A Professor program gives you the opportunity to express appreciation to the faculty who have made a difference in your career at New York Tech. I am following up about my previous email; have you had a chance to read it? Include your full name, class, and section number. The things you taught me and the time I spent in your class really helped me in my study and my personal life. As president, I am committed to that vision and will continue to work each day, with each of you, toward its realization. Thank you for your intriguing and informative class discussions. You seem to have a gift for explaining difficult topics very well, and your passion for the subject made me enjoy it more, too! Thank you professor for your time, efforts, guidance and everything! And I found the course I plan on teaching hopefully sooner than later. Indeed, it is literally the only Facebook group where I truly feel free to just be myself. You get five free passes a semester, in effect. Bruce Harreld I feel that a teacher is more than someone that is tasked with just teaching a course, but being a mentor and more importantly leading people to better themselves and always thinking that there is something in them that shows potential. We both feel incredibly lucky to have been able to take CM331 with you in the fall and to have you as a resource and mentor. You have had such a positive impact on my development as a student and in paving the foundations of my career as an interior designer. We see the challenges that you have faced with teaching during COVID-19. I am very thankful to have had you for [course topic]. If you expect to see or meet the recipient in the near future then you can end your email with "I look forward to speaking with you" or "I look forward to meeting you". I am so grateful to work with you. Also your personality was like a good friend for students not a professor! We look forward to the next time we can connect with you in person. Allrightsreserved. I truly appreciate you and all the time you spent to help me when I needed extra guidance and reassurance with assignments and concerns. Thank you for all your hard work! First impressions are important. A simple how are you doing today, how is your family doing, how is it like where you are living right now? can go a long way. I was very worried and nervous about my presentation project part but it all went easier for me on that day because of your kind behaviour. Shout out to you, Dr.!!! For additional resources, visit caringcommunity.cornell.edu. Keep up the good work. I enjoyed every class taken by you as well as your fantastic sense of humor. Thank you for everything you have done to support all of us during this time. I hope I have more professors like you in the future! Communication during COVID is challenging and we cant just show up at office hours like we used to. overemphasize the need for all of you to do your best to take care of Thank you, professor. Can you let me know when a good time would be for us to chat? Thank you. care of your minds, bodies, and spirits. I truly appreciate you and all the time you spent to help me when I needed extra guidance and reassurance with assignments and concerns. Angelica Nieto (CAS23) to Geraldy Charlotin, Agganis Arena assistant operations manager. Actually, I make some small talk or go through the schedule for a few minutes to allow stragglers to get here, then I call the names, which is a great way to learn the names. Your style of teaching cannot be matched, but the reason that I am sending you this token of appreciation is because even when I completed your class you still managed to keep in touch with me and presumably the rest of the other students as well for future advancements, opportunities and student offers. Please fill out the form and a Thank You will be sent to the professor. moments of joy and humor to be found in this different kind of time that has Sample thank you note: "Thank you for being such an inspiring, kind, and positive professor. Thank YOU for everything you do for us measly old Sport Psych grad students. Every class that you taught was with care and humbleness (something that most architects struggle with). You have always taught every chapter slides deeply and effectively in each class of yours. - Do not directly mention money or request additional financial support. Although the classes were online it still felt like were all together because it used to be so engaging. I cant ask for a better professor. Thank you for being there for our students. This hospital needs our support! We needed you. for granted. The Ithaca-based Crisisline is available at 607-272-1616. I genuinely feel like Im learning, making this uncomfortable time feel a little more familiar. We feature comments where students share their gratitude for the tremendous work their instructors have done teaching this semester. To our faculty, instructors and staff - Thank You - for everything we have accomplished together. More impressive still is Knowing the class policy can also inform how you phrase your request and ensure that you dont get read the syllabus as a response. You continue to uphold my view on the reputation of the school and are a major part of the reason I decided to stick with this career option. What We Can Learn from It Today, Bidens Legal Strategy Could Result in Supreme Court Scuttling His Student Loan Cancellation Program, Study Abroad Planning: A BU Student Offers Tips, Tricks, and Insights. Thank someone today! And thank you for this semester. New Stone Gallery Show Makes the Case That Comics Arent Just for Kids, but for Everyone, BUs Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy. I was given the opportunity to return to campus for lab this fall. Thank you for being both. I really appreciate how nice and understanding you have been throughout this entire semester. together. I feel grateful every day that I chose this program, and its 100% because of you all. We always have so much fun! Thank you! Thank you for keeping me company during these times and I cherish all the laughter. Accomodation is closed due to COVID-19 outbreak causing disruption. She continues to be the glue that holds this whole effort together, working to support our staff, our students, and our faculty. So nice to read about the good people are doing. Science faculty have partnered with Facility Services colleagues to respond to a call from local hospitals for lab supplies, such as gloves and hand sanitizer, that can be adapted for medical use. If you are really nervous about contacting your professor, start by drafting the email and saving it. You are very patient and full of information. I really appreciate it. 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