December 31, 2008

President David J. Skorton 300 Day Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853

Dear President Skorton:

On behalf of the 2008–2009 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GPSA), I would like to share with you the following Mid-Year Report, which recaps GPSA actions of the fall semester 2008 and highlights future opportunities in 2009. We appreciate your attention to the needs of graduate and professional students, and we look forward to continued cooperation as we strive to enhance our already outstanding institution.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or comments.

Cordially,

Michelle Leinfelder President, GPSA

Cc: Alison Power, Dean, Graduate School
Ellen Gainor, Associate Dean, Graduate School
Brenda Wickes, Assistant Dean, Graduate School
Susan Murphy, Vice President, Student and Academic Services
Kent Hubbell, Dean of Students

Michelle M. Leinfelder Graduate Student Department of Horticulture 159 Plant Science Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255–0883