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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">We wish Dr. Linton well in his career at NCSU.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:teal">Professor Ken Lee |Director for </span>
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#C00000">OSU Food Innovation</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:teal">
<a href="http://fic.osu.edu/">http://fic.osu.edu/</a> |org:42031 | 614.292.7797 <a href="http://fst.osu.edu/lee/">
http://fst.osu.edu/lee/</a> | President ÖTÓ <a href="http://phitausigma.com/">http://phitausigma.com</a> |
</span><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D">Conference: 712.451.6000 1043421#<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> lists.osu.edu]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Linton, Richard H.<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 17, 2012 6:48 AM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Dr. Linton to become Dean of CALS at North Carolina State University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Colleagues and Friends, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A few weeks ago, I was offered a “once-in –a-lifetime” opportunity to take on a new challenge and to serve as
<b><i>Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University.</i></b> NC State has one of the largest agriculture-based colleges in the nation, with over 420 faculty, 600 staff, and 6200 students. North Carolina ranks 8<sup>th</sup>
in the US in agricultural-based commodities and products. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After a very long and difficult decision, my family and I have decided that this is too great of an opportunity to pass by. We have decided to take on the new challenge, and, I will begin my new job in September. In the next few weeks,
I will be working with college administration as we go through this leadership transition.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My tenure as Department Chair of the Department of Food Science and Technology at THE Ohio State University has been a tremendously fulfilling experience, both professionally and personally. I have enjoyed the many opportunities that this
great university and state have provided. And, the friendships and spirit connected with this university will be forever remembered. I thank you all for being a part of my life.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I will be doing all I can to make this transition as smooth as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly.
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<p class="MsoNormal">As contact information (email, phone) becomes available at NC State, I will be sure to pass this forward to you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">GO BUCKS!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Richard Linton <o:p></o:p></p>
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