Messages for Chancellor Syverud

Dear Chancellor Syverud,

We write as the SU-AAUP Executive Committee to offer our condolences and support for you in light of the disheartening medical news that you recently received. We were saddened to hear of your diagnosis this morning and our thoughts are with you and your family in this time of what must be significant stress. We also know your grit and it is heartening to hear of the good care provided by the University of Michigan and we hope for the best outcomes possible.

We also sincerely appreciate that in this time of personal turmoil you took time to highlight the important work of research and its value as a public good in today's world. We agree wholeheartedly and appreciate your words to that effect.

We wish you the very best as you face this challenge and offer both our sympathy and our belief in your ability to tackle this with the grace and determination that you have shown in other challenges.

Sincerely,

The SU-AAUP Executive Committee

Kent,

I am so very sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Please know that Charles and I are praying for you, your family, and healthcare team in navigating your treatment and care. While this is truly a devastating blow, may your optimism and support from the Syracuse and Michigan communities strengthen you during the dark moments. Thank you for your leadership and service to Syracuse University.

Warmly,

Dawn Johnson & Rev. Charles Fielder

Dear Chancellor Syverud,

I am a junior faculty member in EECS at Syracuse University. We met briefly once, and I wanted to reach out to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I was very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope you are able to navigate this difficult time with strength, peace, and the best care possible. You have helped guide our university through many challenging moments, and I hope you now feel the support and care of the Syracuse community around you.

Wishing you a smooth treatment process and a full recovery. I hope to see you healthy and well again very soon.

With sincere best wishes,

Younes Radi

Dear Chancellor Syverud,

You have my deepest respect and prayers for the best medical outcome. I know your emotional journey will be complex, filled with equal parts hope and fear.

But your spiritual journey will be as vibrant as the man I’ve come to know.

You will be sorely missed here at Syracuse. I with both you and Dr. Chen the very best.

Warmly,

Donna Marsh

I was deeply sorry to hear this news. Chancellor Syverud and Dr. Chen have shown so much kindness, support, and care to me and my family, including my wife and son, since I joined SU, and we are truly grateful. As a fellow University of Michigan alumnus, I have also always felt a special connection. Chancellor Syverud’s courage, optimism, and dedication continue to inspire our community. My family and I are keeping Chancellor Syverud and Dr. Chen in our thoughts and wishing them strength, comfort, and the very best in the days ahead.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Chancellor Syverud,

I’m so sad to hear this news, but glad you are getting excellent care and in good spirits. My best wishes for a smooth and complete recovery. Sincerely,

Can

Dear Chancellor Syverud,

Thank you for your years of dedication, and love, for our University and the entire Syracuse community. I wish you strength, peace, and the support of the entire Orange family as you meet this challenge.

Sincerely,

Sharon Akkoul (G'13)

Adjunct Faculty, School of Information Studies

Kent, know that I am with you in spirit and in prayer. You are strong and determined, gifts that have and will continue to serve you well. You are not alone, and i hope you know that.

President Syverud, I know you will overcome easily this stage in your life, you are so resilient and strong, my best wishes for a speedy recovery and that you will flourish in your new position as you did here in syracuse, Miryam Bar

Dear Chancellor Syverud and Dr. Chen,

As a faculty member and alumnus of Syracuse University I would like to offer heartfelt thanks, gratitude and support. Thanks and gratitude for your leadership and genuine care devoted to SU and its many constituencies, and support for you and your family as you confront this stunning challenge. Please know that you do not face it alone. We are indeed, as Mike Haynie said, in your corner, and hope you feel the wave of Orange love.

Warm wishes,

Tony D'Angelo

Mr.kent I hope you and your family well wishes from the first event i attended and worked for you you always been the best chancellor out there thank you for all you have done and us at parking appreciate you and Dr.Chen Thank you for all and will keep you in my prayers

I’m wishing you and Dr. Chen all the very best and please know you are in my thoughts.

As a retired faculty member, I am wishing you well! And I send my well wishes to you and Dr. Chen.

Fran Tucker

Wishing you every grace for your healing journey.

Dympna

Dear Ruth and Kent.

Please accept my and Wendy's prayers and warmest wishes in support and celebration of you both. You both have made a lasting most positive impact in the lives of so many and will continue to do so.

With admiration, strong warm wishes, and prayers.

Wendy and Peter

I write simply to let you know that we are thinking about all of you during what must be a very difficult time. Hang in there. We’re rooting for you.

Kent and Ruth,

I’m saddened by the news of your health, Kent. I’m thinking of both of you and holding you high in prayer.

Warm regards,

Joanna

Dear Kent Syverud,

At Syracuse, community is not just a word. It is something you have built, and something that now stands firmly with you.

I wish you strength, resilience, and a FULL recovery, and hoping that you and your loved ones are spared from as much hardship as possible.

With sincere respect,

You are in our prayers for your healing and thoughts for your comfort. We are with you in spirit and rooting for you and your family x