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As I am preparing to step down as Chancellor, I don’t have the usual monthly updates—just one simple truth you’ve likely heard me say before:<br>
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<strong>Universities are not buildings or places. They are people.</strong><br>
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They are the people who plant the flowers, clean the halls, teach the classes, conduct the research, support the students, and keep everything moving—quietly, skillfully, and with purpose.<br>
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For nearly 12 years, I’ve had the honor of working alongside you. And in that time, I’ve taken hundreds of selfies on campus. These three say it all:</p>
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<li>A selfie with Arnold Martin, one of our landscapers, on a recent morning. I’ve talked with Arnold over the years and gotten to know about him and his family, including his daughter, who is now working on her Ph.D at UCR.</li>
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<li>A photo of the self-described “Pentland Cleaning Ladies.” These friends regularly walk the campus for exercise and conversation.</li>
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<li>A snapshot with Dr. Jack Hu, taken during his visit after being named UCR’s next Chancellor.</li>
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<img alt="Chancellor Wilcox with Dr. Jack Hu" src="https://mcusercontent.com/16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d/images/fc17d77e-c836-d9a0-9de4-624431e8f808.jpg" width="564" style="max-width:1000px;padding-bottom:0px;border-radius:0%;border:0;height:auto;outline:none;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:bottom">
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<strong>What I’ll miss most each day is you</strong>—the hardworking, committed, and generous people who make this university what it is.<br>
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We are incredibly fortunate to welcome Dr. Hu as the next Chancellor. And he’s equally lucky to be joining a community as remarkable as this one. I hope you’ll give him the same warmth, support, and good humor you’ve shown me.<br>
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Serving as your Chancellor has been the privilege of a lifetime. I’ll carry you with me—in my heart and among my photos.<br>
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Thanks for filling my camera roll with memories.<br>
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With deep appreciation,<br>
Kim</p>
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