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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> midwestarc@memberclicks-mail.net [mailto:midwestarc@memberclicks-mail.net]
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 06, 2016 1:03 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Carleton, Janet<br>
<b>Subject:</b> MAC Announcement--Apply Now for Emeritus Scholarship for First-Time MAC Meeting Attendees<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Emeritus Scholarship for First-Time MAC Meeting Attendees</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The <span class="aqj">
<b>February 1</b></span> deadline for applications for this scholarship is fast approaching. This early deadline enables the successful applicant(s) to receive the scholarship committee’s decision in time to make travel plans for the spring Annual Meeting.
If you are contemplating attending your first MAC meeting this spring and would like some financial assistance, consider applying for this scholarship.
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<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The MAC Emeritus Scholarship provides a one-time travel stipend of up to $500, or two $250 stipends,
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">to graduate students or practicing archivists who have not previously attended a MAC meeting</span>. The award may be used to cover registration, travel, lodging, workshop fees, and any other meeting expenses.
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">MAC membership is not required, nor do applicants need to reside in the MAC region</span>. The scholarship was envisioned by emeritus member Tim Ericson, and initial funding was provided by other MAC emeriti.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Applications for the scholarship may be downloaded from the MAC website at
<a href="http://midwestarchives.org/" target="_blank">http://midwestarchives.org</a>. See “MAC Emeritus Scholarship” under “Awards.” Applications must include an essay of no more than 500 words and one letter of support.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Applications and supporting documentation may be submitted either electronically or by postal mail, and must be received or postmarked by
</span></strong><span class="aqj"><b>February 1</b></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">.</span></strong> Electronic submissions are preferred. Please send all submission information to:
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<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Cheri Thies</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Chair, MAC Emeritus Scholarship Committee </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a href="tel:651-246-4962" target="_blank">651-246-4962</a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a href="mailto:cheri.thies@gmail.com" target="_blank">cheri.thies@gmail.com</a></span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">
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<p><em><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The award will be announced at the Annual Meeting.</span></b></em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
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<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Award winner(s) are also expected to write an essay for the
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">MAC Newsletter</span></em> on their experiences at the meeting and its importance to their professional development.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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