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June 15, 2009
June 15 input
Hi, Everyone,
ADVISING: Have swapped information once more with Lynne and see from other blogs/emails that she is beginning to help make connections with several of you in your positions for programs, etc.
TARGET GRANT: Have been emailing with Ella Arroyo of Target about a Target grant. She has submitted our group under my name to receive an application for a Target grant for 2009-2010. I'm waiting now to receive the application to fill out (via email); I'll fill in my part and forward it as needed for other input. Ella says that when the application arrives, it will have the deadline included. She also says (1) that she thinks the deadline is in mid-August but (2) that earlier application submissions usually have a better chance for granting. So I'll expedite the information when I receive it. FYI, I'll be out of town July 1-5 and then for 3 weeks July 18 - August 9 -- so let's get it done soonest.
STATE LEADERSHIP: I'm waiting for information about a State agenda from Tom and MSU State VP Julie. Am not sure whether they have already set a meeting with Shawna et al or whether they need anything from me in pursuing their plans/goals. We do need to be careful about the potential conflict between a "leadership conference" from State and the proposed Big Ten event, which is unfortunately (for us) set (tentatively?) the weekend of the UM/OSU game...but I can't believe that none of the other Big Ten football teams don't have rivalry games so late in November, so that may change.
Hope all's going well for everyone -- Kay
Posted by kmerdman at June 15, 2009 12:01 PM