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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Hello Student Organizations,</span><br>
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I’m reaching out to you on behalf of Faculty Senate, Staff Council, and the Office of the Vice President for Inclusion. We have recently decided to create a statement of support for the trans community, which I have attached to this email as a PDF and copied
below. This statement will be disseminated to the entire campus community. </p>
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We are hoping that your organization might want to add their name to list of organization that supports this statement (which you can see is primarily an affirmation of the A&M-Commerce’s existing policies).
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The timeliness of this message is important, so we ask that you respond to this email if you are interested in showing your support by this
<b>THURSDAY</b>, May 5<sup>th</sup> at 5pm. Excitingly, the university is behind this message and looks to release it on our website and to other outlets.
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We would love to have your support! Please let me know, as well as direct any questions to me.</p>
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Emily</p>
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Emily L. Newman, PhD</p>
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Associate Professor of Art History</p>
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Department of Liberal Studies</p>
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Texas A&M University-Commerce</p>
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<p style="margin:0in; background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">The Faculty Senate, Staff Council, and the Office of the Vice President for Inclusion want to emphasize and reiterate the principles of Texas A&M University-Commerce
and The Texas A&M University System. A&M-Commerce supports all people who work for and attend our University. As our
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.tamuc.edu/about-us/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#954F72">vision statement</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black"> makes clear, the University strives
to “serve an inclusive community where all are valued.” </span><span style="color:black"></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in; background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">A&M-Commerce encourages a friendly campus atmosphere by embracing diversity and creating a sense of belonging. The University’s
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.tamuc.edu/strategicplan/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#954F72">foundational principles</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black"> support and amplify
inclusivity, ensuring a welcoming environment where everyone is respected. On our campus, everyone can find a safe and inclusive home.</span><span style="color:black"></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in; background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">Furthermore, the Texas A&M System’s
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.tamus.edu/system/about/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#954F72">mission</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black"> is “to provide education, conduct
research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond through its universities, state agencies, and health science center.”
</span><span style="font-size:8.0pt; color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">By serving the people of Texas, the A&M System and A&M-Commerce are committed to supporting all Texans.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in; background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">The A&M-Commerce employee organizations, including the Faculty Senate, Staff Council, and the Office of the Vice President for Inclusion, reaffirm the A&M System’s
and University’s statements of inclusivity, support, and service to the community. Our commitment to these principles and goals extends to all A&M-Commerce students and employees, specifically those who identify as transgender and all members of the LGBTQIA+
community. As members of one Lion pride, we stand united in support of one another. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in; background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">This statement is further endorsed by [insert organizations].</span><span style="color:black"></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in; background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">For more information on A&M-Commerce’s non-discrimination polices, please go
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://inside.tamuc.edu/facultystaffservices/humanResources/documents/Presidents%20Annual%20Commitment%20to%20Equal%20Opportunity-2020.pdf"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#1155CC">here</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">.</span><span style="color:black"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">Emily L. Newman, PhD</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">Pronouns: She/Her/Dr.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black"><a href="http://www.emilylnewman.com/"><span style="color:#044A91">www.EmilyLNewman.com</span></a></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">please check out my new books –</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black"></span></p>
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Body Image in Contemporary Art</span></i></a> (now in paperback!)</span></b></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black"><a href="https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/the-food-network-recipe/"><span style="color:#044A91">The Food Network Recipe: Essays on Cooking, Celebrity and Competition</span></a></span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">Associate Professor of Art History</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">Department of Liberal Studies</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">Texas A&M University-Commerce</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">Office Location: Talbot Hall 211</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">2600 South Neal Street</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">Commerce, Texas 75428</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">Office: 903.886.5260</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:black">Fax: 903.886.5980</span></p>
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