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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Dear ASEEES Members:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>ASEEES is pleased to announce the candidates for its <b>2012 Board of Directors election</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The candidates for Vice President/President-Elect are: <b>Stephen Hanson</b> and <b>Kathryn Hendley</b>. You can see their bios - <a href="http://www.aseees.org/new/election2012-pres.php">http://www.aseees.org/new/election2012-pres.php</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The candidates for the Board of Directors Members-at-Large are: <b>Elizabeth Dunn</b>, <b>Adeeb Khalid</b>, <b>Jane Sharp</b> and <b>Jane Zavisca</b>. You can read their bios here - <a href="http://www.aseees.org/new/election2012-atlarge.php">http://www.aseees.org/new/election2012-atlarge.php</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We thank them for their willingness to stand as candidates for the Board positions. Current members with e-mail addresses on file will receive an e-mail notification with access to an online ballot on Tue, <span style='color:red'>June 26</span>. If you have not renewed your 2012 membership yet, please RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP before <span style='color:red'>June 26 </span>so that you can receive your ballot in a timely manner: <a href="http://www.aseees.org/membership/membershipindividual.html">http://www.aseees.org/membership/membershipindividual.html</a> If you would prefer a print copy of the ballot, or if you are unsure about your membership status, please contact Jonathon Swiderski, membership coordinator, at <a href="mailto:aseees@pitt.edu">aseees@pitt.edu</a> or call (412) 648-9911. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Below are some additional announcements:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>UPDATE YOUR PROFILE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please remember to update <a href="https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=aseees&WebCode=MyInfo">Your Information</a> in our Members Site, especially if you have moved and have new institutional affiliation, mailing address or e-mail address. This will insure continuous receipt of our publications and correct affiliation in the convention program.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>2012 GENDER EQUITY SURVEY<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please take part in the 2012 Gender Equity Survey, sponsored by the ASEEES Committee on the Status of Women. It takes only 10 minutes to complete - <a href="http://www.aseees.org/additional/gendersurvey.html">http://www.aseees.org/additional/gendersurvey.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>CONVENTION<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The PDF version of the 2012 Convention preliminary schedule is now available at <a href="http://www.aseees.org/convention/program.html">http://www.aseees.org/convention/program.html</a> You can also use the online searchable program, which is more up to date.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The deadline for Audio Visual requests is <span style='color:red'>JULY 1</span>. Please note that we DO NOT pay for PowerPoint/LCD equipment. Please send AV requests to <a href="mailto:wwalker@pitt.edu">wwalker@pitt.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Early Registration ends on <span style='color:red'>August 17</span>: <a href="http://www.aseees.org/convention/registration.html">http://www.aseees.org/convention/registration.html</a> After Aug. 17, the registration rates will be higher.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Book your hotel room at the New Orleans Marriott: <a href="http://www.aseees.org/convention/hotelreservation.html">www.aseees.org/convention/hotelreservation.html</a> Or, you can call toll-free at 877-622-3056; the block code is “ASEEES”. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>NEWSNET<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We are working on the August issue of NewsNet. Don’t forget to send us your news to be included in the newsletter. Please send to Mary Arnstein, Communications Coordinator & NewsNet editor, at <a href="mailto:newsnet@pitt.edu">newsnet@pitt.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>ANNOUNCEMENTS IN MEMBERS SITE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>A reminder that we post the announcements about jobs, internships, conferences, fellowships, academic programs, etc, on our searchable <a href="https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=aseees&WebCode=ArticleSearch&FromSearchControl=Yes">Announcements</a> page in the Members Site. You must be logged in as a member to see the search results. If you have any announcements that should be posted, please send to Mary Arnstein at <a href="mailto:newsnet@pitt.edu">newsnet@pitt.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Wishing everyone a peaceful summer!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Lynda Park, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>(formerly AAASS) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>203C Bellefield Hall <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>University of Pittsburgh<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Pittsburgh, PA 15260-6424 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>USA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>(412) 648-9788 (direct), 648-9911 (main)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>(412) 648-9815 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.aseees.org/">www.aseees.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000'><a href="http://www.aseees.org/support.html"><span style='color:#C00000'>Support ASEEES</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Association-for-Slavic-East-European-and-Eurasian-Studies/141362775903086">Find us on Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=2585509">Join us on LinkedIn</a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/aseeestudies">Follow us on Twitter</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>