[ASEEES] ASEEES2021 Notification Information; CfA for Convention Travel Grants, Mentoring Program; Exploring Career Diversity Conversations; Thanks to the Lifetime Members

Thu Apr 29 10:14:14 EDT 2021

ASEEES2021 Annual Convention Notification

  *   The IN-PERSON Convention will take place at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside on November 18 - 21, 2021.
  *   The Virtual Convention will take place online on December 2 - 3, 2021.

We were gratified to have received an exceptionally large number of proposals for the 2021 ASEEES Annual Convention<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fconvention&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556268576%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=CFe7mQfDBtFi3RlwFS%2F9%2BAYbrJIWmojHpPiUy33OA2k%3D&reserved=0> particularly following an uncertain year of the pandemic and virtual conventions. The notifications to the submitters were sent out via email on Monday, April 26.  If you are a submitter and did not receive an email, please check your spam folder.

  *   ASEEES Membership: Please note that all participants on panels, roundtables and lightning rounds who are scholars and specialists of Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies in any discipline in the US or abroad MUST be current members of ASEEES by May 15. Scholars and specialists outside the field do not need to be members. Please join or renew your membership<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fmembership%2Findividual&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556268576%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Pg%2F3WdYFGx4czp9yq8l5IrDavLFMmqb33f3KZyXxpxM%3D&reserved=0> today, if they have not already done so.  The complete membership rules can be found here<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fconvention%2Frules%23membership&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556278534%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=pNog%2FYqqJDslXTAq5NlSJKOgwodXhjezegeYqDyk0Ow%3D&reserved=0>.
  *   Registration: Registration is now open HERE<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fconvention%2Fregistration&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556278534%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=lkP7sAnG61ri2F2Gm6oi0JIE4nyoJAgxKqnLPQgQj3Q%3D&reserved=0>. Early bird registration with discounted rates ends on August 17.  If you are able, please consider donating to the Convention Registration Fund<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnetforum.avectra.com%2Feweb%2Fshopping%2Fshopping.aspx%3Fsite%3Daseees%26webcode%3Dshopping%26shopsearchcat%3Ddonation%2Ffund%26prd_key%3De4559ce2-19f0-4577-a2e9-7e3fe3509c31&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556288496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=wE1jHTsFCt0Vt6QmArkMpqI5Zl42l4q8yJ4FNo5d6Qg%3D&reserved=0> so that we can offer registration waivers to those who cannot afford it.

Please find important information for the participants HERE<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fnews-events%2Faseees-news-feed%2F2021-aseees-convention-notification-information&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556288496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=C00F%2BlrNIggdCbOYrsmG%2FFvI1Bx44%2BCxUV5d895MT5s%3D&reserved=0> .  If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Manges, Convention Manager, at +1 (412) 648-4049 or aseees.convention at pitt.edu<mailto:aseees.convention at pitt.edu>

CfA: 2021 IN-PERSON Convention Travel Grants
ASEEES is delighted to offer five travel grant programs<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fconvention%2Fgrants&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556288496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=a4Vm1yLhf04AsCW71xCoktIN620ZE3ih3qpkt8nFoWg%3D&reserved=0> for the participants in the IN-PERSON Convention in New Orleans. The deadline for the following four travel grants is May 21:

  *   Graduate Student Travel Grant, which now includes the new Catharine Nepomnyashchy Convention Travel Grants
  *   Regional Scholar Travel Grant
  *   Convention Opportunity Travel Grant
  *   Russian Scholar Travel Grant.
The deadline for the Diversity and Inclusion Travel Grant is August 31.

Thanks to the Lifetime Members
We are thankful for the support of our Lifetime Members<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fmembership%2Flifetime-members&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556298446%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=YusO%2BYiBKODcnBQsWsTDnspU2GxpqRFoJLmH%2FPOvoiU%3D&reserved=0>.  As you renew your membership, consider becoming a lifetime member<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fmembership%2Findividual&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556298446%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2Bgi176AUm0ER2xUA2sIv00rW4ZGSUdvlUv9S%2BznT87g%3D&reserved=0>. It's a great way to make a contribution to the future of the field.

Exploring Career Diversity Conversation Series
The Exploring Career Diversity Conversation Series for graduate students or recent graduates continues with two more online events:

  *   Transferring Skills from Graduate Programs into the Professional World (Thursday, 29 April; 2:30-4PM Eastern) TODAY
  *   Exploring Careers in Business and Consulting (Thursday, 6 May; 1:30-3PM Eastern).
The events provide a space for informal conversations in Zoom breakout rooms with professionals in career fields outside of academia or within academia outside the professoriate. For more information and to register click HERE<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fprograms%2Fcareer-diversity%2Faseees-exploring-career-diversity-conversation-series-spring-2021-pilot&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556308405%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=MzsFrTLd%2Fmr2FbePuz1v0E4cT6s6tclUQyngQiMkRvM%3D&reserved=0>.  Open to ASEEES Members only.

Call for Applications/Volunteers: ASEEES Program "Exploring Career Diversity"
This service provides informational interviews by matching professionals with SEEES MA/PhDs employed beyond the professoriate (Senior Contact), with graduate students and recent MA/PhDs who are interested in broadening their career horizons (Junior Contact).  For more information and to apply or volunteer, click HERE<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fprograms%2Fcareer-diversity&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556308405%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Kf0T%2FMHrxbAIUPibuKTem8FD67HKst%2FY8h5N33dAoRo%3D&reserved=0>.

Call for Applications/Volunteers: ASEEES Mentoring Program
ASEEES offers a year-long, informal mentoring program for graduate students and junior scholars. If you would like to be matched with a mentor, please apply by May 29.  If you would like to serve as a mentor, please volunteer.  Volunteer mentors at a challenging time like this would be very much appreciated. Apply/volunteer<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fprograms%2Fmentoring&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556318358%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=3BWQfNdifMowz9YbESgn4cOYy2TX15742KYy2DAOWeo%3D&reserved=0>.

CfA: Undergraduate Cybersecurity Lab to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in REEES
This undergraduate research program on cybersecurity and disinformation as they relate to Russia, Eastern European and Eurasia is hosted by Howard University. More information can be found HERE<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fnews-events%2Faseees-news-feed%2Fcfa-undergraduate-cybersecurity-lab-advance-diversity-equity-and&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556318358%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ySu2HJwPYJv%2F0lfH8GRzrNQXipqj%2BYw4Q%2FRddetHbT8%3D&reserved=0>. Application deadline is May 16. Please share the information with any interested students.

Initiative on Diversity and Inclusion
ASEEES invites our BIPOC (black, Indigenous, and people of color) colleagues to participate in a two-year (2021-2022) pilot program. For more information click HERE<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aseees.org%2Fprograms%2Finitiative-diversity-and-inclusion&data=04%7C01%7Caseees%40list.pitt.edu%7C4bfc971273014dfdd6ab08d90b1911cd%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1%7C0%7C637553024556328316%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=XR%2Bp2BOun5s9Aul3H37JLmWfVP7GqGrQGjFhp%2FLTXuY%3D&reserved=0>.

Advocacy Work
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