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I hope everyone is well. I will be on medical leave for the Spring semester from January 21 to May 18, 2025. I have a procedure scheduled in early February and I will need time for recovery. I am going to fine, but my recovery time will take up most of the
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Professor Mike Wuthrich has graciously accepted the position as <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Interim Department Chair for Spring 2025. He will officially start on January 21 until the end of the semester. I will be available until January 21 and then department correspondence will go through Mike until the end of the semester. I greatly appreciate
Mike stepping in as department Chair, and he will do a fantastic job. He and I are working togehter for a smooth transition. I will be back serving as Chair in June.</span></div>
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Let me know if you have any questions.</div>
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Take Care,</div>
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John</div>
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John James Kennedy, Professor</div>
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Chair of the Political Science Department</div>
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University of Kansas</div>
<p style="margin: 0in 0px 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Office: Blake Hall, Room 521</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0px 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Phone: 785-864-9025</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0px 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">E-mail: kennedy1@ku.edu</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0px 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Webpage: https://www.johnjameskennedy.com</span></p>
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