Hello, Just a reminder that applications for scholarships and volunteer positions for the 2014 MCN Conference (Nov. 19-22, 2014) are due on *Sept 15th*. If you are applying please make sure to submit your application (see links below) by the deadline.
*Volunteers* We usually have about 15-20 volunteers who work shifts starting on Tuesday, November 18th through Saturday, November 22nd. Shifts are 4-8 hours, and in return for each shift the volunteer receives free registration for one day of the conference. Volunteers can also attend more than one day of the conference for free if they serve multiple shifts. It is a great opportunity for students and emerging professionals to attend MCN! For more information on MCN and to apply please visit this website: http://bit.ly/mcnvolunteers *Scholarships* MCN is also pleased to offer scholarships to 15 qualified applicants from the cultural sector to attend MCN 2014 in Dallas. Scholarships include: - One complimentary conference registration - Complimentary attendance at any workshops on Wednesday November 19 - A $400 (USD) travel and food allowance - Complimentary three (3) hotel-nights (Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th and Friday 21st November) at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel - Complimentary one (1) year Emerging MCN membership For more information and to apply please visit: bit.ly/mcn2014scholarships Interested individuals can apply for a scholarship AND apply to serve as a volunteer. Please direct all inquiries regarding volunteering to volunteer at mcn.edu <volunteers at mcn.edu> and scholarships to scholarship at mcn.edu <scholarships at mcn.edu>. Many thanks, -- Elizabeth Bollwerk Archaeological Services Coordinator Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture University of Washington ?Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.? Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
