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Beginning at Stan State as an EOP advisor almost 13 years ago, Araceli has made a lasting affect on our students. Her current role as the Director of the McNair program has further shown her dedication to encourage Scholars to be the best they can be! We congratulate her on making the transition to the California Department of Education, but that means be leaving us here at Stan State.

With that, we wanted to take the time to say our goodbyes and show appreciation for all Araceli has done the program and community. Thank you, and farewell! ❤️

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Dear Araceli,

To say what you have done with the McNair program here is incredible, is an understatement. Because of the program and culture you have created in the McNair Scholars Program, I have learned that I am capable of much more that I thought of myself prior. I am not alone in that fact either. Many scholars can attest to how awesome you are as director. Thank you for being an amazing resource for advice, mentoring, and our many questions. The McNair program will not be the same without you and you will be missed.
-James Octaviano Green

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Hi Araceli,

Thank you so much for all that you did in the McNair program. I will always be grateful for all of the support you gave me.

Best Wishes,

Aurora Ceja

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Thank you so much for everything Araceli, you have been such a impactful motivator for everyone in the McNair program and we will miss you so much! You have touched the lives of so many students and I can confidently say I would not be where I am today without your encouragement and kindness. I wish you the best wherever you go, they are lucky to have you!
-Claudia Mendoza Chavez.

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I am so sad to hear you will be leaving us at Stan. Your work with the McNair Program has been hugely impactful. SCOE will be lucky to have you. Thank you for all you have done!
-Grace Paradis

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Thank you for all you do to support the students and us faculty who mentor them. Your support has meant a lot and just knowing you were there, always willing and ready to help made a whole world of difference. I am excited for your next adventure and I know they are very lucky to have someone and conscientious as you working with them.  Best wishes for your new adventure!
Wura

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Dear Araceli! I have very mixed emotions! I am so happy for you yet very sad that you are leaving us. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE AND CONTINUE TO DO FOR US MCNAIR SCHOLARS! It is because of your support, encouragement, kindness, and compassion that we are able to be the best version of ourselves. I cannot tell you how grateful I am to have met you! I wish you the best of luck in everything you do and I hope to keep in touch! YOU ARE AMAZING AND WILL BE DEARLY MISSED!

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Dear Araceli,
I thank you for building up the McNair program. Starting a program like the McNair program is not an easy task, but you did it and you did it great! All the McNair Scholars thank you for all the hard work you have put into this program and into Stan State. I hope your new position at the Department of Education will bring great joy and amazing new experiences, your work there will bring great things to schools in California.

Thank you,
Jose G.