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Dear Chancellor Syverud,
First of all, we are so sorry to read about what's going on, but appreciative of the care you are receiving and hoping to read increasingly positive reports. Equally important is to extend gratitude for the grace in which you have had in sharing your situation and your feelings.
We are relatively new Syracuse parents (heading into year 3 soon), but have been reaping the results of your leadership and vision since Day 1. Our daughter is thriving, our conversations with her have been changing, and her absolute love for the school can't help but rub off on us. Thank you for helping to enable all of that.
Andrea and I know the power of great doctors, and the power of a great mindset. It seems as if you possess both, and they-- and the power of support-- will hopefully serve you well and quickly.
Larry and Andrea Kopald
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Syracuse has been so fortunate to have had your leadership! Sending positive thoughts for health and healing!
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Chancellor Syverud,
I know you only from afar, as my husband has worked at Syracuse for the past 10 years and our son now attends. I have worked at another institution for the past 20 years, so I know higher ed well. The leadership and compassion you've consistently shown in times of crisis and uncertainty rivals the response I've seen from my own institution in those same times. I have often found more comfort in your words than those I would read from my own leaders. You wear your heart on your sleeve and I think your students grasp onto that vulnerablility as something that is so rarely shown in society today. Thank you for being the type of leader my son can look up to (he thinks he wants to go into higher ed too!) - holding you close in our prayers and thoughts during your treatment and recovery. Wishing you all the best.
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I am so sorry to hear you are sick and I am praying for a full and swift recovery. That you feel the love and good wishes of Orange Nation and that they give you strength and comfort during treatment.
My daughter is finishing her Freshman year at Syracuse and while I am so happy she is coming home for the summer, I am grateful for all the care and thought you and the Syracuse staff and faculty put into the student experience. Your speech at Convocation made me feel like she was in good hands at Syracuse. Thank you for all you have done for the Syracuse community. Hope to see you soon, feeling well and with your health restored.
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Thank you for your pioneering vision and unwavering support of Inclusive U! My daughter is a proud graduate. We are forever grateful to you for your leadership and integrity. 🍊
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Judy and I daily send out prayers and positive convictions that your treatments are successfully meeting the challenges and goals for which they have been created. Our best wishes and encouragement are sent to you to keep a positive, expectant outcome so that your mind, body and spirit are in the best receptive condition to realize that result. You and your healing are daily in our hearts and minds. Our love to you and your family! Dick Wereley
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Dear Chancellor Syverud and Family:
As a parent of an SU student, son of an SU alum, and graduate of the University of Michigan, I feel that I have some connection with you even though we have never met.
I followed with great joy your move from the Chancellorship at SU to the President of Michigan. I was subsequently devastated to learn of your illness.
Your courage and leadership in battling your disease is inspirational, courageous and immensely admirable.
My entire family and I wish you and your family all the best as you take on this disease. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers every day and we will look forward to encouraging news as your work with your medical team and get the support from the entire SU and UM communities.
Sending all our love and best wishes.
Bill Rubin and family🙏🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙💙💙💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾