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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black">Dear Graduate Students,<br>
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As the upcoming 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting approaches, we are excited to once again have the opportunity to represent our department and engage with prospective graduate students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black">We are in search of volunteers
<u>who will be attending the upcoming annual AIChE meeting</u> and are willing to promote our program at the recruitment event on
<b>Sunday, October 27<sup>th</sup>, 2024</b>. Volunteers would not have to be there for the entire event time, and they can choose which shift they prefer. Your involvement will play a crucial role in showcasing the excellence of our department and attracting
exceptional potential graduate students. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black">If you are planning to attend the AIChE Annual Meeting and are willing to help in running the UH graduate recruitment booth, please consider signing up for a volunteer role
</span><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.office.com/r/zsyq89MmHt__;!!LkSTlj0I!CytJjEusppy6ZhxD4KSwXaBpQ4CD6vIA75cb4Lh5LrWl2LA28IRPNopAktb_VoGD4303hYw2KF4wEKfUrxXb867t8Sg$" title="https://forms.office.com/r/zsyq89MmHt">on this form</a></span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black">.
Your responsibilities may include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Welcoming prospective students and providing them with information about our program.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Answering questions about graduate studies and your personal experience.<o:p></o:p></span></li><div>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Assisting with the setup, take-down and coordination of our booth.<o:p></o:p></span></li></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black">Your participation is vital in making a positive impression on prospective students and encouraging them to consider our department for their graduate studies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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If you have any questions or require more information about the event or your role as a volunteer, please don't hesitate to message me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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