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title: Happy Holidays from Darryll and Sylvia Pines
date: 2021-12-02T03:00:00-05:00
author: Mei Lu
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# Happy Holidays from Darryll and Sylvia Pines

*December 2, 2021* — by Mei Lu
> As this year draws to a close, we are filled with a sense of optimism and gratitude. We are thankful for our community of Terps—students, faculty, staff, alums and friends—and our collective spirit of commitment to building a welcoming and respectful multicultural community on our campus.
Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a bright new year!

Letter from President Darryll J. Pines

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As this year draws to a close, we are filled with a sense of optimism and gratitude. We are thankful for our community of Terps—students, faculty, staff, alums and friends—and our collective spirit of commitment to building a welcoming and respectful multicultural community on our campus.  
Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a bright new year!  
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***President Darryll Pines and Sylvia Pines***