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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>Please join us for an end-of-the-academic-year gathering!</b><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">It has been quite a year. On top of the usual
challenges—classwork, teaching, research, deadlines—we’ve all weathered policy
shifts, funding uncertainties, threats to academic stability, and a whole range
of institutional injustice. It’s been chaotic, hard, and stressful.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">With just a couple of weeks left, I’d like to take a moment
to celebrate with the people who’ve made this year meaningful: classmates, faculty,
staff, collaborators, and everyone who’s shared an insightful comment, a kind gesture,
or a tough conversation, especially those in our STSS, bioethics, and public health communities.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>So, with that in mind, let’s gather. Eat. Laugh. Relax.</b><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Please join me on Saturday the 14th in Shoreline for an
informal, fun, celebratory get-together. We’ll have food, drinks, indoor and outdoor
spaces to gather, and room for however many folks would like to come. Bring along
friends, partners, colleagues—everyone is welcome.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>Date & Time:</b><br>
<i>Saturday, June 14<sup>th</sup>, Starting around 11 a.m., going into the late
afternoon (~5–6 p.m.), arrive any time.<span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><b>Location:</b><br>
<i>19015 16<sup>th</sup> Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155<span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><i>We have plenty of parking and are easily accessible via a
short walk from the One Line (for those who would prefer, I am happy to provide
rides to-and-from the Shoreline North station if needed—just let me know!)</i><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">We’ll have food options for a variety of dietary needs.
You’re also welcome (but not required) to bring something to share—we’ll call
it a potluck in spirit, not obligation.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">We might talk shop—education, research, ethics—or we might
just enjoy the sunshine. Stay for a few minutes or a few hours, whatever your schedule
(and social battery) allows.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Kids and animals are more than welcome! For animal lovers (and avoiders): we share our home
with a small old dog, a pair of rabbits, and a chicken. Feel free to
interact—or not—as you prefer.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">If you have any questions or concerns, or need help getting
here, don’t hesitate to reach out.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:tibbles@uw.edu" target="_blank">tibbles@uw.edu</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">
<b>Phone:</b> 206-650-3097 (calls, texts, all good)<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">I hope to see you all on the 14th!<span></span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">
Warmly,</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">
Dan</p>
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