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Dear Sherman,     

Congratulations on your fine offer from the University of ABC. Is it true that you will receive a roomful of high-tech equipment for your research?  You must be thrilled. 

I am really proud of your accomplishments and have always admired your ability to interpret professional research in a way that made sense to everyone. Remember when we were listening to the speaker on second language acquisition at the Multicultural Research Conference? Everyone was so confused until you raised your hand and clarified his ideas. 

You are an asset to any university. Not only are you a brilliant researcher, but a caring teacher. Can we keep in touch?  Please send me your new e-mail address at ABC.

Cordially,
Ken Man