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Forum Colleagues,</div>
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The Middle East Studies Center is preparing the long-awaited <b>Title VI grant proposal.</b>
<b>Centers Aligned with Areas for National Need (CAANN)</b> is the new version of the federal funding program
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designed by congress</a> to bolster foreign language studies and studies of the related regions at American institutions of higher education. Faculty, we need your input for the
<b>CV and position description appendix</b>.</div>
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To ensure we submit accurate, up-to-date information, we’re requesting that you <b>
complete a short survey</b> with your current CV details and position information:</div>
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Please complete the survey by Friday, June 19th. If you have questions about what to include, or if I can be of any assistance, please let me know.</div>
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Thank you in advance for your time and for your continued participation with the Center.</div>
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Best regards,</div>
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Melinda</div>
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East Studies Center</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 18px;">614-292-6506 Office / 614-292-5897 Office</span><br>
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