August 9, 2017
A letter from President Richard Myers
Submitted by President Richard Myers
Dear K-Staters,
As I accept April Mason's letter of resignation as Kansas State 1xbet online games login 's provost and senior vice president, I thank her for valuable leadership in higher education and service to the 1xbet online games login since January 2010.
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As we start the process of appointing a search committee to fill this vacancy, I'm sure the 1xbet online games login community will join me in thanking April Mason and wishing her all the best. Aprilhas been a tremendous colleague and I've very much enjoyed working with her. Her talents and dedication will be missed at Kansas State 1xbet online games login .
Sincerely,
Richard B. Myers
President
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