Sent by the university president’s office by e-mail:

Good Morning,
Could you please let me know if you plan to attend the retirement dinner on Thursday, May 24? Whether you plan to attend or not please RSVP by responding to this email as we are trying to finalize our count.

Thank you and Congratulations on your retirement!

Office of the President

My reply:

A faculty member friend came to me and suggested that I retire before the university moved our TV facility into a vastly inferior facility. She was correct. The move was a fiasco. Our faculty and staff were appalled at what transpired. I see no purpose in attending an event that celebrates what?

Take care,

Their reply:

Thank you for letting us know.
Have a great day!