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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="black" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="black" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">As
</span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">we begin the new year<font color="black"><span style="color:black">, I want to reflect on the accomplishments and milestones we have achieved together as a community. Each of you has played a vital
role in advancing our mission to educate and prepare the next generation of osteopathic physicians and to serve our communities with compassion and dedication.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="black" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">This time of year provides an opportunity to pause, reconnect with loved ones, and reflect on the values that unite us. It is also a chance to recharge
and set intentions for the year ahead as we continue our work to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="black" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Thank you to our faculty and staff for your unwavering commitment to our students and mission. Your dedication inspires excellence and fosters an environment
where innovation and learning thrive. </span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="black" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">To our students, your passion and hard work remind us daily why we do what we do. You are the future of osteopathic medicine, and we are proud to support
you on this journey.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="black" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">I wish you a</span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> year<font color="black"><span style="color:black"> filled with peace, joy, and
good health. May this time bring you warmth and happiness, and the new year ahead be one of success, growth, and fulfillment for all.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="black" face="Aptos"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Dr. Kessler<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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Brian A. Kessler, DO, DHA, FACOFP dist.<br>
Dean and Chief Academic Officer<br>
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p style="line-height:115%"><b><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Brian A. Kessler, DO, DHA, FACOFP dist.</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="line-height:115%"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dean and Chief Academic Officer</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="line-height:115%"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="line-height:115%"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Robin Roeder, BBA | Executive Assistant to the Dean</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="line-height:115%"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(910) 893-1776 (direct)</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="line-height:115%"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(910) 893-1777 (fax)</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="line-height:115%"><font size="2" color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:kesslerb@campbell.edu"><font color="black"><span style="color:black">kesslerb@campbell.edu</span></font></a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="line-height:115%"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Post Office Box 4280</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="line-height:115%"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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