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Public Commendations

I write to offer public commendations for two members of our community: Professor Michael McIntyre and University Distinguished Professor Robert Sedler. On April 12, Wayne State University will honor both of them for 30 years of service. This is a wonderful accomplishment in its own right for each of them. They have had and continue to have wonderful careers as scholars and teachers, as well as through their many contributions to our institution and society at large. Yet their commitment to our Law School also shows the sense of stakeholding we all should aspire to. Their work continues to bring renown to us all. As Dean, I know I have benefited from the advice of Professor McIntyre and Professor Sedler, on many issues that have arisen.

When the NCA accreditation team visited recently, its members remarked on the enormous numbers of individuals who are associated with Wayne State University who display a genuine commitment to its mission -- these are people who have given much of their lives to help others through the educational process. The NCA team, all of whose members are themselves experienced academics, were impressed by the loyalty of so many to our campus. I know that deans come and go, students graduate, and even alumni develop other professional commitments. Our faculty, however, are here for the duration. Those who have been here for such long periods of time represent the best we have to offer. None exemplify the qualities of which we boast better than Professors McIntyre and Sedler.

Please join me in thanking Professor McIntyre and Professor Sedler for everything that they do.